Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.22 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.16 (C$4.22) | C$5.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (C$1.33) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.20 (C$2.94) | C$4.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (C$2.24) | C$3.17 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.13 (C$4.17) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.44 (C$1.93) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (C$2.25) | C$3.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (C$2.14) | C$3.41 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (C$2.80) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (C$1.40) | C$1.93 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $613 (C$818) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $423 (C$565) | C$1,247 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (C$78) | C$124 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $421 (C$562) | C$1,120 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $223 (C$298) | C$805 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $32 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $433 (C$578) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$176) | C$97 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.43 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$65) | C$60 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $52 (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,817 (C$33,121) | C$22,942 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.89) | C$1.67 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (C$38) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (C$14) | C$6 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (C$4.58) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.68 (C$2.25) | C$3.16 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.65 (C$3.54) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cuenca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (C$22) | C$51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (C$54) | C$135 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.28 (C$5.71) | C$5.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.66 (C$3.55) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $544 (C$726) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.32) | C$0.24 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$63) | C$37 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.31 (C$5.76) | C$11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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