Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (C$3.88) | C$5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.22) | C$2.28 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (C$2.55) | C$2.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.41 (C$1.78) | C$3.49 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (C$5.79) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (C$2.30) | C$3.70 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (C$1.57) | C$2.51 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (C$1.68) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$18) | C$17 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (C$2.53) | C$2.12 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (C$1.16) | C$1.70 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $762 (C$958) | C$1,188 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $440 (C$553) | C$935 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (C$65) | C$193 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $545 (C$686) | C$1,045 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (C$380) | C$662 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (C$43) | C$175 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$31) | C$47 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $527 (C$662) | C$368 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (C$194) | C$122 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (C$15) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 29% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (C$90) | C$51 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$64) | C$52 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$132) | C$99 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (C$113) | C$120 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,150 (C$27,850) | C$26,424 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.12) | C$1.20 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (C$28) | C$83 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.83 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (C$49) | C$178 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.98 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (C$4.46) | C$3.97 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (C$6) | C$4.83 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (C$2.22) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (C$1.98) | C$2.14 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (C$24) | C$52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$23 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (C$80) | C$146 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (C$62) | C$98 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.26 (C$2.85) | C$5.46 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (C$867) | C$496 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (C$0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (C$72) | C$42 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.35 (C$7) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,331 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,400 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,450 ($1,948) in Quito.
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