Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 60% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.39 (₨381) | ₨436 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (₨458) | ₨232 | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.96 (₨210) | ₨174 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 (₨97) | ₨49 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.54 (₨179) | ₨66 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (₨90) | ₨35 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (₨360) | ₨157 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (₨156) | ₨102 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (₨104) | ₨19 | + 438% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (₨122) | ₨105 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨863) | ₨741 | + 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (₨142) | ₨93 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.27 (₨89) | ₨28 | + 219% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 68% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $697 (₨49,299) | ₨24,410 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $668 (₨47,216) | ₨15,761 | + 200% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $54 (₨3,784) | ₨2,611 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $478 (₨33,810) | ₨21,285 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $297 (₨20,973) | ₨10,866 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $36 (₨2,548) | ₨1,695 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (₨1,878) | ₨975 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen TV | $523 (₨36,997) | ₨30,416 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $202 (₨14,248) | ₨9,683 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨425) | ₨352 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨584) | ₨638 | - 8% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (₨4,070) | ₨2,278 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,403) | ₨3,069 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (₨7,738) | ₨3,222 | + 140% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (₨6,110) | ₨2,669 | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 76% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,273 (₨1,998,625) | ₨808,758 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.45 (₨32) | ₨76 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨1,623) | ₨754 | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (₨893) | ₨179 | + 399% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 70% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.17 (₨365) | ₨163 | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.75 (₨406) | ₨264 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (₨1,805) | ₨500 | + 261% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.90 (₨346) | ₨399 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.48 (₨317) | ₨174 | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.41 (₨312) | ₨209 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.50 (₨106) | ₨89 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (₨130) | ₨83 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨483) | ₨228 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (₨1,570) | ₨1,064 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨885) | ₨490 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $93 (₨6,539) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $28 (₨1,997) | ₨1,692 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.72 (₨404) | ₨912 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.61 (₨184) | ₨169 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.02 (₨143) | ₨173 | - 18% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $710 (₨50,208) | ₨33,181 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (₨15) | ₨5.29 | + 187% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,429) | ₨2,007 | + 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.99 (₨353) | ₨202 | + 74% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on December 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 60% more expensive than in Jaipur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨111,707 ($1,580) in Cuenca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨70,000 in Jaipur.
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