Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (C$2.65) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.27) | C$2.28 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.12 (C$2.66) | C$2.71 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (C$1.32) | C$3.49 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (C$5.23) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (C$2.13) | C$3.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (C$1.07) | C$2.51 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (C$1.97) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$18) | C$17 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.56) | C$2.12 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (C$0.88) | C$1.70 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (C$932) | C$1,188 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (C$432) | C$935 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (C$104) | C$193 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (C$804) | C$1,045 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (C$405) | C$662 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (C$66) | C$175 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (C$27) | C$47 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $487 (C$612) | C$368 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (C$150) | C$122 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$74) | C$51 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (C$45) | C$52 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (C$134) | C$99 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$119) | C$120 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (C$24,488) | C$26,424 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (C$1.06) | C$1.20 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (C$32) | C$83 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (C$48) | C$178 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (C$4.73) | C$3.97 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (C$5.75) | C$4.83 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (C$2.05) | C$3.16 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (C$1.81) | C$2.14 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (C$87) | C$146 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (C$53) | C$98 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (C$4.07) | C$3.82 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (C$2.10) | C$5.46 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (C$761) | C$496 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$58) | C$42 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (C$5.69) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 736 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,600 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,493 ($1,983) in Guayaquil.
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