Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.35 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.92 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (C$3.89) | C$5.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.34) | C$1.85 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.04 (C$2.71) | C$4.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.15 (C$1.52) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.32 (C$3.07) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (C$2.21) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (C$2.33) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$18 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.31 (C$1.73) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $739 (C$978) | C$2,136 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $658 (C$871) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (C$77) | C$133 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $490 (C$649) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $352 (C$465) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (C$49) | C$66 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$37) | C$50 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (C$693) | C$322 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $199 (C$263) | C$96 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$77) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$68) | C$38 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (C$145) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$118) | C$112 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,430 (C$34,977) | C$22,935 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.81) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.96 (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.77 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (C$5.65) | C$3.78 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.61 (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (C$29) | C$50 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$45) | C$94 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.71 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.72 (C$3.60) | C$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (C$3.06) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $676 (C$894) | C$647 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (C$49) | C$36 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.99 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 473 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,040 ($3,053) in Cuenca.
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