Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (C$12) | C$24 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.46) | C$3.28 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (C$3.31) | C$5.88 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (C$1.55) | C$5.56 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (C$5.10) | C$11 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (C$2.66) | C$5.47 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (C$1.86) | C$3.31 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (C$2.37) | C$4.03 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$21 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (C$2.78) | C$3.23 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (C$1.48) | C$2.58 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (C$1,164) | C$2,889 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (C$612) | C$2,295 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (C$76) | C$240 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (C$703) | C$2,062 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (C$410) | C$1,501 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (C$70) | C$128 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (C$496) | C$401 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (C$205) | C$213 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (C$13) | C$30 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$80) | C$80 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (C$51) | C$57 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (C$149) | C$147 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$145) | C$173 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (C$26,900) | C$33,546 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (C$1.22) | C$1.60 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (C$31) | C$106 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$18) | C$24 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (C$57) | C$103 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (C$5.10) | C$6 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (C$3.33) | C$4.45 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (C$2.82) | C$3.63 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (C$27) | C$68 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (C$17) | C$31 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (C$72) | C$217 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (C$60) | C$129 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (C$5.59) | C$5.88 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (C$3.28) | C$8 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (C$1,150) | C$808 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (C$0.30) | C$0.44 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$66) | C$67 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (C$7) | C$18 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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