- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United Arab Emirates
- Cuenca
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.83 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.95 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 5.68 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.52 (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.13 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 4.25 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.89 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.87 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 4.19 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.20 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 60 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 4.87 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 2.95 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $663 (Dirham 2,436) | Dirham 5,414 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $435 (Dirham 1,597) | Dirham 5,032 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $42 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 487 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $411 (Dirham 1,511) | Dirham 5,156 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $298 (Dirham 1,094) | Dirham 3,212 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 203 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 317 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $791 (Dirham 2,907) | Dirham 1,195 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 497 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.94 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.95 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 195 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 186 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 271 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $62 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 233 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,172 (Dirham 85,098) | Dirham 86,029 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.40 (Dirham 1.47) | Dirham 1.75 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 107 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (Dirham 37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.11 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.93 (Dirham 18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $21 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 50 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 27 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.54 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 8 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.43 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 44 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 131 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 64 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $18 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 500 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 219 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.47 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.24 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 26 | - 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $268 (Dirham 985) | Dirham 550 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Dirham 0.53) | Dirham 0.35 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 217 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.16 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 401 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,232
($2,514)
in Cuenca.
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