Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (kr42) | kr136 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (kr38) | kr67 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (kr17) | kr29 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (kr5.73) | kr8 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (kr13) | kr26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (kr8) | kr22 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (kr33) | kr63 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (kr14) | kr18 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (kr9) | kr10 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (kr9) | kr11 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (kr75) | kr79 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (kr7) | kr11 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $522 (kr3,192) | kr8,536 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $452 (kr2,762) | kr5,788 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (kr387) | kr1,220 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $435 (kr2,659) | kr5,337 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (kr2,041) | kr3,926 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (kr378) | kr1,589 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (kr163) | kr188 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $472 (kr2,882) | kr3,570 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (kr1,120) | kr710 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (kr41) | kr57 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (kr42) | kr154 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (kr375) | kr786 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (kr296) | kr244 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (kr640) | kr727 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (kr394) | kr1,206 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,860 (kr170,271) | kr301,099 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (kr3.15) | kr10 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (kr138) | kr386 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (kr67) | kr255 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (kr29) | kr58 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (kr58) | kr73 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (kr162) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (kr34) | kr58 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (kr26) | kr28 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (kr36) | kr29 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (kr13) | kr13 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (kr15) | kr16 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (kr56) | kr176 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (kr136) | kr344 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (kr88) | kr191 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (kr410) | kr475 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (kr163) | kr616 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (kr35) | kr77 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (kr15) | kr41 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (kr19) | kr33 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (kr3,772) | kr3,258 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (kr1.58) | kr0.93 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (kr271) | kr230 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (kr37) | kr42 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 461 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr13,582 ($2,222) in Cuenca.
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