Below are supermarket prices from Supermaxi and Megamaxi in Quito for 2016. Almost all products are locally produced or made and the few that aren't are mainly made in Colombia. This list should help give anyone interested in cost of living with regard to food and household items an idea of prices for 2016.
Members are welcome to contribute/compare their prices from other shops/markets, cities/towns.
Vegetables
Tomato $1.27 kg
Red Onion $2.77 kg
White Inion $2.95 kg
Lettuce - $0.85 for one
Kale $1.79, 150 grams
Fresh Oregano/Basil/Rosemary $0.65, 50 grams
Asparagus $1.33 250 grams
Green Peppers $1.00 kg
Lemon $0.75 kg
Limes $1.50-$2.25 kg
White Mushrooms $2.20, 220 grams
Spinach $0.93 150 grams
Eggplant $1.15 kg
Potato $0.90-$1.20 kg
Zucchini $0.95 kg
Carrots $1.12 kg
Green Plantains $0.51 kg
Cucumber $0.75 kg
Broccoli $0.80 kg
Beets $1.20 kg
Napa Cabbage $0.67 kg
Celery (clean) $0.85 350 grams
Leek $1.31 kg
Fresh Ginger $2.40 kg
Fruits
Grapefruit $0.99 kg
Mandarins $3.50 kg
Bananas $0.85 kg
Red Grapes $4.20 kg
Strawberries $3.20 kg
Oranges $3.60 kg
Apples (Chile) $1.20 kg
Dragon Fruit $4.00 kg
Strawberries $1.45-$3.50, 500grams
Raspberries $3.60, 180 grams
Avocados $2-$3 kg
Custard Apple $6.00 kg
Watermelon $0.93 kg
Pomegranate $5.00 kg
Meats, Poultry, Seafood
Ground Beed (1% Fat) - $9.35 kg
Ground Beef (6-7% fat) $6.14 kg
Burgers 4 patties(non-frozen) $3.00
Beef Cube (stew) $6.87
T-Bone Steak - $11.85
Pork Chops $9.50-$10.50 kg
Lamb Leg $15 kg
Whole Chicken $2.75 kg
Chicken Breast $6.50-$8.50
Drumsticks $4.50-$6.00
Chicken Wings $4.25-$6.25
Tilapia Fillet $12.75 kg
Corvina (Sea Bass) Fillet $19
Salmon Fillet $23 kg
Shrimp (large) $12 kg
Canned and Package
Tuna 6 Cans (Real brand) $7.80
Rice $2.95, 2 kg, 5kg $7.26
Canned Tomato 400gm - $1.40
Lasagna 400 grams - $3.25
Pasta Spagetti/Fettucine - $1-$1.85 (400-500 grams)
Oatmeal $0.95, 500 grams
Sunflower Oil (Girasol)2 liters - $6
Olive oil (extra) $10 liter
Eggs (ex.lg) $2.25 for 15
Red Kidney Beans $1.25 can
Chick Peas can $1.25 can
Black beans $1.25 can
Instant Coffee (Buendia) $3.00 50 grams
Pancake Flour $2.50, 900 grams
Maple Syrup $3.00 , 24 oz
Peanut Butter (Peter Pan) $5.50 , 400 grams (rarely available -runs out quick)
Peanut Butter (Local, organic), $9.80 , 650 grams
Strawberry Jam $2.75 , 500 grams
Granola Cereal, $3.50, 14 oz
Coco Crisp/Frosted Flakes/Etc $5.90-$6.50 , 800 grams
Paprika $9.00 lb
Ranch Dressing $2.40 300 ml
Ketchup (Andes) $3.00 800 grams
Mustard (Andes) $1.65 370 grams
Mayonnaise (Andes) $8.00 , 4kg (tub)
Diary
Yogurt 1 liter - $2.30-$3.75
Yogurt Drink (plain) $2.75 900 ml
Mozzarella Cheese 500grams $ 4.75
Cheddar Cheese 400 grams $5.67
American Cheese 300 grams $4.00
Cream Cheese 160 grams $2.35
Camembert Cheese 200 grams $3.63
Ricotta Cheese $1.65-$2.50 250 grams
Parmesan Cheese $1.75 100 grams
Brie Cheese $5.50 200 grams
Milk Gallon (whole) -$5.06
Milk (skim) $1.25 , liter
Butter $2.50 , 250 grams
Soya milk $2.00 liter
Coconut Milk $3.50-$4.00 400 ml can
Cleaning Supplies & Hygiene
Deodorant Speedstick $3.00
Listerine $6-$8 , 500 ml
Shavers Bic $3.00 for 7 double blade
Gillete Mach 3 $10.00 for 3
Palmolive Bar Soap $2.5 for 3
Dove Soap Bar Soap $3.50 for 3
Toothpaste $1.50-$3.50 medium tube
Tresemme Shampoo $11 for 28 oz
Tresemme Conditioner $12 for 28 oz
Loreal Shampoo $4.60 small
Dish Soap $1.85 900 ml
Mr. Muscle Bathroom cleaner spray $4.75
Mr. Muscle Kitchen cleaner spray $4.75
Wood Floor cleaner spray $3.50
Cleaning Detergent (Ariel) $6.00, 2 kg
Fabric Softener $2.75, 2 liters
Snacks
Nutella $11.00, 750 grams
Chocolate Fudge Cake $8.00, 750 grams
Chips Ahoy $2.45, 270 gms
Ritz Crackers $1.60, 368 gms
Hagen-Daez Ice Cream $6.50 pint
Pinguino Oreo Ice Cream $3.50 , 900ml
Mozzarella Sticks 5 pc $2.25 150 gms
Doritos 12 pk $5.00
Ruffles 12 pk $4.25
Tostitos $1.25, 150 grams
Tostitos $0.45 50 grams
Snickers Bar/Skittles $1.04
Kit Kat $1.14
Hershey Bar $2.25
Crunch $1.65 100 gms
Twix $1.75
Orange Juice (natural) $5.50 2 liters
Sprite/Coke $0.91 for 1.35 liters
Breads
French Bread $1.25
English Muffins $2.80 for 6
White Bread loaf- $1.50+
Whole Wheat Integral $2.09 , 350 grams
Wheat Roll $0.30 each
Croissants $0.55 each
Pizza Dough 2 medium pies $3
Tacos (9 pcs) $1.80
Misc
Whiskas Cat Food $11, 1.5 kg
Cat Liter $8.69, 4 kg
Pilsener 6pk $5.50
Budweiser 6pk $6.00
Corona 6pk $13.50
Heineken 6pk $12.50