Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$21 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.42 (C$3.13) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (C$1.28) | C$2.96 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (C$2.58) | C$4.77 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (C$1.86) | C$4.50 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (C$5.78) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.92 (C$2.48) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (C$1.78) | C$2.80 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (C$2.06) | C$3.66 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$18 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (C$2.46) | C$2.58 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.94 (C$1.21) | C$2.83 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $612 (C$789) | C$2,768 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $342 (C$442) | C$2,148 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (C$77) | C$227 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $397 (C$513) | C$1,791 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $259 (C$334) | C$1,407 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (C$55) | C$151 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (C$32) | C$70 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $454 (C$586) | C$410 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (C$177) | C$173 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$30 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (C$85) | C$77 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$67) | C$49 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$127) | C$113 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$100) | C$146 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,024 (C$28,421) | C$27,565 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (C$1.31) | C$1.78 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (C$32) | C$113 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (C$43) | C$114 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (C$4.54) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (C$4.27) | C$5.80 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.73 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.84 (C$2.37) | C$3.36 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (C$1.90) | C$2.94 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (C$14) | C$30 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (C$20) | C$70 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$30 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $36 (C$47) | C$160 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (C$54) | C$100 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (C$5.35) | C$5.06 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.70 (C$2.20) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $647 (C$835) | C$741 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.26) | C$0.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$78) | C$59 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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