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Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 59% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.92 (21TL) | 19TL | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.79 (25TL) | 20TL | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.86 (15TL) | 14TL | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (5.87TL) | 3.09TL | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.19 (12TL) | 8TL | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (7TL) | 3.70TL | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (23TL) | 11TL | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (12TL) | 2.67TL | + 366% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (8TL) | 2.00TL | + 286% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (7TL) | 8TL | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (66TL) | 51TL | + 28% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (10TL) | 3.33TL | + 185% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.15 (6TL) | 1.67TL | + 269% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 55% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $675 (3,597TL) | 1,000TL | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $449 (2,390TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $44 (237TL) | 275TL | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $423 (2,253TL) | 1,278TL | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $274 (1,458TL) | 739TL | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (160TL) | 212TL | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (171TL) | 52TL | + 226% | |
40” flat screen TV | $589 (3,139TL) | 1,274TL | + 146% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $176 (937TL) | 424TL | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (35TL) | 23TL | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.02 (21TL) | 66TL | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 100% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (279TL) | 152TL | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (240TL) | 125TL | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (561TL) | 202TL | + 178% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (341TL) | 164TL | + 107% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,044 (149,343TL) | 118,670TL | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (2.66TL) | 5.97TL | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $14 (73TL) | 104TL | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (56TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 31% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.08 (27TL) | 13TL | + 113% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.87 (26TL) | 19TL | + 38% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $21 (113TL) | 106TL | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.58 (30TL) | 25TL | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (24TL) | 17TL | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (19TL) | 12TL | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.50 (8TL) | 6TL | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (11TL) | 14TL | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.39 (29TL) | 21TL | + 36% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $14 (76TL) | 63TL | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (61TL) | 36TL | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $30 (162TL) | 99TL | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $24 (128TL) | 370TL | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.96 (26TL) | 33TL | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.61 (14TL) | 11TL | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.15 (11TL) | 22TL | - 48% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $844 (4,494TL) | 3,333TL | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.86TL) | 2.00TL | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (156TL) | 90TL | + 74% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.41 (24TL) | 14TL | + 74% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 19% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,915TL
($735)
in Cuenca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,300TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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