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 | $8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.34 (C$3.14) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.34) | C$2.47 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.90 (C$2.55) | C$3.86 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.20 (C$1.61) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (C$5.58) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.80 (C$2.42) | C$3.89 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.04 (C$1.39) | C$2.57 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (C$1.89) | C$3.14 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$17 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (C$2.57) | C$2.32 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (C$1.05) | C$2.26 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $728 (C$976) | C$2,261 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $398 (C$533) | C$1,792 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (C$77) | C$173 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (C$710) | C$1,730 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $330 (C$442) | C$1,272 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (C$52) | C$113 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $500 (C$671) | C$378 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (C$222) | C$162 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$23 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (C$88) | C$70 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$68) | C$49 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$112) | C$148 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,684 (C$30,416) | C$25,544 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.08) | C$1.18 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (C$33) | C$119 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$21 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (C$51) | C$80 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (C$5.25) | C$5.12 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$5.40 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.19 (C$2.94) | C$2.98 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$14) | C$30 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (C$79) | C$161 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (C$56) | C$95 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (C$4.20) | C$4.94 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (C$2.56) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $510 (C$684) | C$554 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.27) | C$0.39 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$64) | C$57 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.80 (C$6) | C$15 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in Canada
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