- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Canada
- Cuenca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.46 (C$4.37) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.71 (C$5.94) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (C$1.39) | C$2.38 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.56 (C$1.97) | C$4.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.15 (C$1.45) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (C$5.94) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.63 (C$2.06) | C$3.73 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (C$1.41) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (C$1.57) | C$2.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (C$2.11) | C$2.31 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.04 (C$1.31) | C$1.76 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $634 (C$800) | C$1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $417 (C$526) | C$982 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (C$58) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (C$499) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $284 (C$359) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (C$42) | C$64 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$45) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $715 (C$902) | C$392 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.68 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.65 (C$4.61) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$62) | C$61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (C$133) | C$95 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (C$81) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,115 (C$36,758) | C$22,684 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.42 (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (C$17) | C$47 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.93 (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.39 (C$5.54) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (C$27) | C$85 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.50 (C$5.68) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (C$4.58) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.51 (C$1.91) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.56 (C$5.76) | C$19 | - 70% | |
| 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$44 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $16 (C$20) | C$84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (C$34) | C$90 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.05 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.64 (C$3.33) | C$5.98 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (C$2.76) | C$5.61 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $300 (C$378) | C$141 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (C$38) | C$34 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.16 (C$5.25) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,074
($1,642)
in Cuenca.
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