- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Cuenca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.20 (C$4.12) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.56 (C$5.87) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.97 (C$3.83) | C$5.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (C$1.33) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.68 (C$2.17) | C$4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (C$1.66) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.46 (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (C$2.38) | C$4.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (C$1.44) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.28 (C$1.64) | C$3.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (C$2.06) | C$2.51 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.04 (C$1.34) | C$2.07 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $646 (C$832) | C$1,576 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $418 (C$538) | C$1,122 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (C$60) | C$109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (C$509) | C$1,019 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $284 (C$366) | C$774 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (C$43) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$46) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $715 (C$921) | C$377 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (C$167) | C$98 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.38 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.65 (C$4.71) | C$23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (C$70) | C$59 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (C$60) | C$40 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (C$82) | C$92 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,115 (C$37,495) | C$22,749 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (C$0.68) | C$1.27 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (C$13) | C$31 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.52 (C$5.83) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.39 (C$5.66) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (C$5.55) | C$3.72 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (C$4.67) | C$2.83 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.52 (C$1.96) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.42) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.56 (C$5.87) | C$19 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (C$16) | C$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $28 (C$36) | C$101 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (C$35) | C$87 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.77 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.58 (C$3.33) | C$5.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (C$2.75) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $804 (C$1,035) | C$549 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (C$0.70) | C$1.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (C$39) | C$35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,004
($2,333)
in Cuenca.
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