- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Cuenca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.83 (C$5.16) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.95 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (C$4.73) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (C$1.55) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.52 (C$2.05) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.13 (C$1.52) | C$2.62 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.89 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.87 (C$2.52) | C$3.73 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (C$1.68) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.20 (C$1.62) | C$2.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$16 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (C$2.13) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (C$1.49) | C$1.76 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $663 (C$895) | C$1,145 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $435 (C$587) | C$990 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $42 (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $411 (C$555) | C$919 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $298 (C$402) | C$695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (C$45) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $791 (C$1,068) | C$392 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (C$168) | C$111 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.94 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.95 (C$5.32) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (C$73) | C$61 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$134) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $62 (C$83) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,172 (C$31,255) | C$22,684 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.40 (C$0.54) | C$1.19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (C$18) | C$47 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.11 (C$5.54) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.93 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $21 (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (C$5.29) | C$3.90 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.54 (C$2.08) | C$3.21 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (C$2.60) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.43 (C$5.97) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (C$17) | C$43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $18 (C$24) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 (C$39) | C$93 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.47 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.42 (C$3.26) | C$5.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.24 (C$3.03) | C$5.57 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $268 (C$362) | C$141 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (C$42) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.16 (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,304
($1,708)
in Cuenca.
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