Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.12 (C$2.66) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.99 (C$2.49) | C$4.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.04 (C$1.31) | C$3.04 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.55 (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.24 (C$2.80) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (C$1.77) | C$3.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (C$1.77) | C$3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (C$2.32) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.02 (C$1.28) | C$1.93 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $511 (C$639) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $431 (C$539) | C$1,241 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 (C$69) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $421 (C$526) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $275 (C$344) | C$806 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (C$46) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (C$33) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $471 (C$589) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (C$221) | C$97 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.44 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (C$79) | C$60 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (C$59) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (C$127) | C$98 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,789 (C$36,005) | C$22,942 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (C$5.83) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (C$5.23) | C$3.85 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (C$2.77) | C$3.11 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$11) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (C$23) | C$52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.72 (C$3.40) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (C$2.95) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (C$772) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$54) | C$35 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 375 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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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$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,043 ($3,233) in Cuenca.
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