Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (C$11) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.26 (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.22) | C$2.28 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (C$2.57) | C$3.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (C$1.49) | C$4.84 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (C$5.35) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (C$2.20) | C$3.96 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (C$1.38) | C$2.54 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (C$1.87) | C$3.14 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$18 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (C$2.52) | C$2.29 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (C$0.99) | C$2.00 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $713 (C$896) | C$2,090 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $378 (C$475) | C$1,587 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $53 (C$67) | C$170 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $509 (C$639) | C$1,611 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $287 (C$361) | C$1,119 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (C$45) | C$110 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$31) | C$53 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $515 (C$647) | C$365 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (C$190) | C$165 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$23 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (C$81) | C$73 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (C$57) | C$48 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (C$133) | C$110 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (C$101) | C$142 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,784 (C$26,125) | C$25,258 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.12) | C$1.11 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (C$31) | C$111 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$17 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (C$37) | C$81 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.60) | C$4.96 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (C$6) | C$5.52 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (C$2.52) | C$3.17 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.36) | C$2.65 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (C$20) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$28 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (C$67) | C$152 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (C$50) | C$98 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (C$4.96) | C$4.93 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.07 (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $585 (C$735) | C$565 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (C$0.19) | C$0.52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (C$66) | C$56 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.05 (C$6) | C$15 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.257
CAD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,710 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Angola is 16% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Canada
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 16% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada