Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$14) | C$24 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.53 (C$3.40) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.35) | C$3.03 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (C$3.17) | C$4.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (C$1.72) | C$4.57 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.88 (C$2.53) | C$4.61 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (C$1.73) | C$3.35 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (C$2.01) | C$3.57 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (C$2.64) | C$2.66 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.03 (C$1.38) | C$2.98 | - 54% | |
| 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 | $641 (C$861) | C$3,142 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $375 (C$503) | C$2,477 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (C$80) | C$206 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $490 (C$659) | C$2,092 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (C$384) | C$1,688 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $41 (C$55) | C$136 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$33) | C$75 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $490 (C$658) | C$429 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $181 (C$244) | C$174 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (C$85) | C$80 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (C$65) | C$51 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$144) | C$121 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (C$104) | C$145 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,686 (C$27,792) | C$29,139 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (C$1.35) | C$1.89 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (C$35) | C$122 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$35 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (C$46) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.63 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.86 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 (C$2.85) | C$3.56 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.19) | C$2.87 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (C$17) | C$30 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (C$24) | C$68 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (C$54) | C$148 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$114 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (C$5.16) | C$5.19 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $723 (C$971) | C$886 | + 10% | |
| 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 | $56 (C$75) | C$63 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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