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Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 20% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.20 (13TL) | 20TL | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.56 (18TL) | 17TL | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.97 (12TL) | 8TL | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (4.18TL) | 2.33TL | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.68 (7TL) | 8TL | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (5.20TL) | 3.11TL | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.46 (18TL) | 9TL | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (7TL) | 3.00TL | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (4.53TL) | 2.00TL | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.28 (5.17TL) | 8TL | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (56TL) | 51TL | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (6TL) | 3.55TL | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.04 (4.22TL) | 2.11TL | + 100% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 64% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $646 (2,617TL) | 722TL | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $418 (1,691TL) | 700TL | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (187TL) | 400TL | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (1,602TL) | 1,000TL | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $284 (1,151TL) | 700TL | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (134TL) | 400TL | - 67% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (145TL) | 50TL | + 191% | |
40” flat screen TV | $715 (2,895TL) | 2,000TL | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (524TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.38 (22TL) | 25TL | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.65 (15TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 142% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 142% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (221TL) | 150TL | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (189TL) | 50TL | + 278% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (418TL) | 250TL | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (259TL) | 200TL | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 17% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,115 (117,902TL) | 100,000TL | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (2.13TL) | 4.50TL | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (53TL) | 94TL | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (40TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 2% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.52 (18TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.39 (18TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (88TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (22TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (17TL) | 19TL | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (15TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.52 (6TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (8TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.56 (18TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 8% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (49TL) | 100TL | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $10 (42TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $28 (115TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (109TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.77 (19TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.58 (10TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (9TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $804 (3,254TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (2.20TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (123TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (16TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,467TL
($609)
in Cuenca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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