Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 108.6% higher than in Ecuador (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 141.4% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 294.6% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 142.3% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 108.8% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 128.3% higher than in Ecuador | |
Restaurants | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (4.83 C$) |
18.12 $ (25.00 C$) |
+417.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (41.40 C$) |
72.47 $ (100.00 C$) |
+141.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (9.66 C$) |
10.87 $ (15.00 C$) |
+55.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (2.76 C$) |
5.80 $ (8.00 C$) |
+189.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.50 $ (4.83 C$) |
5.80 $ (8.00 C$) |
+65.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.47 $ (3.41 C$) |
3.75 $ (5.18 C$) |
+51.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.99 $ (1.36 C$) |
2.10 $ (2.89 C$) |
+112.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.69 $ (0.95 C$) |
1.70 $ (2.34 C$) |
+145.5 % |
Markets | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.13 $ (5.70 C$) |
8.45 $ (11.66 C$) |
+104.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.49 $ (2.05 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.37 C$) |
+64.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.68 $ (0.93 C$) |
1.67 $ (2.30 C$) |
+146.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.11 $ (2.91 C$) |
3.50 $ (4.83 C$) |
+65.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.79 $ (3.85 C$) |
5.16 $ (7.12 C$) |
+85.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.56 $ (3.54 C$) |
5.52 $ (7.61 C$) |
+115.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.08 $ (4.25 C$) |
6.74 $ (9.31 C$) |
+118.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.94 $ (1.30 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.61 C$) |
+101.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.50 $ (0.70 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
+29.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.80 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.40 C$) |
+200.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (0.77 C$) |
1.87 $ (2.58 C$) |
+236.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.76 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+120.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.47 $ (0.65 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+155.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (0.93 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
+278.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.10 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.81 $ (2.49 C$) |
+63.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (13.80 C$) |
13.04 $ (18.00 C$) |
+30.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
2.97 $ (4.10 C$) |
+75.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.84 $ (3.91 C$) |
3.32 $ (4.58 C$) |
+17.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.00 $ (8.28 C$) |
14.49 $ (20.00 C$) |
+141.6 % |
Transportation | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.35 $ (0.48 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.50 C$) |
+624.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
25.00 $ (34.50 C$) |
76.09 $ (105.00 C$) |
+204.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.50 $ (2.07 C$) |
3.41 $ (4.70 C$) |
+127.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 $ (3.33 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
+5.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (13.80 C$) |
28.21 $ (38.93 C$) |
+182.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.52 $ (3.48 C$) |
4.39 $ (6.06 C$) |
+74.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,000.00 $ (28,977.08 C$) |
24,624.22 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+17.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,653.56 $ (38,158.07 C$) |
20,334.70 $ (28,059.05 C$) |
-26.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
43.97 $ (60.67 C$) |
150.16 $ (207.20 C$) |
+241.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.31 $ (18.36 C$) |
45.34 $ (62.56 C$) |
+240.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
30.81 $ (42.51 C$) |
61.67 $ (85.09 C$) |
+100.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.27 $ (45.91 C$) |
42.50 $ (58.65 C$) |
+27.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.04 $ (20.75 C$) |
17.51 $ (24.16 C$) |
+16.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.00 $ (9.66 C$) |
11.23 $ (15.50 C$) |
+60.5 % |
Childcare | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
240.20 $ (331.44 C$) |
799.15 $ (1,102.72 C$) |
+232.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,200.00 $ (8,555.14 C$) |
11,879.76 $ (16,392.41 C$) |
+91.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
55.13 $ (76.07 C$) |
55.49 $ (76.57 C$) |
+0.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
46.68 $ (64.42 C$) |
41.26 $ (56.93 C$) |
-11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
98.02 $ (135.26 C$) |
88.03 $ (121.46 C$) |
-10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
81.82 $ (112.90 C$) |
107.15 $ (147.85 C$) |
+31.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
340.23 $ (469.47 C$) |
1,327.45 $ (1,831.70 C$) |
+290.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
273.10 $ (376.84 C$) |
1,178.30 $ (1,625.88 C$) |
+331.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
580.20 $ (800.59 C$) |
2,131.08 $ (2,940.60 C$) |
+267.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
449.92 $ (620.82 C$) |
1,847.88 $ (2,549.81 C$) |
+310.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
110.34 $ (152.25 C$) |
622.70 $ (859.24 C$) |
+464.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
98.18 $ (135.48 C$) |
433.45 $ (598.10 C$) |
+341.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ecuador Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
517.55 $ (714.15 C$) |
2,851.65 $ (3,934.88 C$) |
+451.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.51 | 6.36 | -39.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | May 2025 | |
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