- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.39 (C$5.74) | C$18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.75 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.99 (C$5.22) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (C$1.47) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (C$3.04) | C$4.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.32 (C$1.72) | C$3.94 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.92 (C$5.13) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (C$2.31) | C$3.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (C$1.96) | C$2.32 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (C$1.85) | C$3.52 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$18 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (C$2.34) | C$2.40 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.15 (C$1.50) | C$2.33 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $660 (C$863) | C$2,113 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $450 (C$588) | C$1,650 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $90 (C$118) | C$157 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $644 (C$843) | C$1,624 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $374 (C$490) | C$1,164 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$130) | C$101 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $31 (C$40) | C$53 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $686 (C$897) | C$485 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (C$278) | C$159 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (C$5.47) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (C$96) | C$71 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (C$79) | C$57 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$158) | C$114 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$133) | C$138 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,852 (C$37,748) | C$22,894 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (C$0.74) | C$1.28 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (C$28) | C$112 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$21 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (C$44) | C$95 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (C$7) | C$4.97 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$5.60 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (C$3.26) | C$2.96 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (C$2.63) | C$2.81 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (C$96) | C$152 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.93 (C$3.83) | C$4.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.20 (C$4.18) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $765 (C$1,001) | C$592 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (C$0.28) | C$0.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$66) | C$64 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Canada
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