Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Canada
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Food | - 41% | |||
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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$25 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (C$4.83) | C$11 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (C$1.71) | C$3.01 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.50 (C$3.59) | C$5.62 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.47 (C$2.11) | C$5.84 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 (C$2.45) | C$5.36 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (C$2.01) | C$4.10 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (C$2.62) | C$3.98 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$23 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (C$3.08) | C$3.24 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.14 (C$1.63) | C$2.68 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $753 (C$1,079) | C$2,908 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $467 (C$669) | C$2,421 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (C$71) | C$257 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $501 (C$718) | C$2,167 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (C$475) | C$1,701 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (C$63) | C$119 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (C$31) | C$71 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $421 (C$603) | C$361 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$189) | C$205 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$11) | C$17 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$16) | C$33 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (C$96) | C$90 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$64) | C$72 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (C$162) | C$134 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$121) | C$182 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,661 (C$32,479) | C$35,675 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (C$1.63) | C$1.64 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$39) | C$112 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (C$8) | C$13 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$16) | C$29 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (C$57) | C$174 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.42 (C$3.47) | C$4.50 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (C$2.93) | C$4.05 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$19) | C$32 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ecuador | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (C$28) | C$75 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (C$18) | C$35 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (C$71) | C$186 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (C$63) | C$141 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (C$5.44) | C$5.70 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.58 (C$3.70) | C$8 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $650 (C$931) | C$660 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (C$0.32) | C$0.43 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$64) | C$59 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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