Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.59) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.14) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (€2.23) | €5.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.77) | €1.12 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (€1.72) | €3.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (€1.05) | €1.98 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (€4.46) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (€1.91) | €1.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.15) | €1.79 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (€1.18) | €2.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (€1.59) | €1.70 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (€0.98) | €1.06 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 46% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $522 (€429) | €1,120 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $452 (€371) | €841 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (€52) | €118 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $435 (€358) | €657 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (€274) | €543 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (€51) | €75 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€22) | €28 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $472 (€388) | €322 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (€151) | €91 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.45) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (€5.64) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (€50) | €92 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€40) | €37 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€86) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (€53) | €90 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 46% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,860 (€22,892) | €22,770 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (€0.42) | €1.41 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€19) | €51 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (€3.83) | €5.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€8) | €4.13 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (€4.52) | €3.81 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.44) | €3.42 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.85) | €3.93 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (€1.79) | €1.60 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (€2.01) | €2.23 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (€8) | €23 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€18) | €37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (€55) | €79 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (€22) | €47 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (€4.66) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (€2.03) | €3.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (€2.60) | €5.26 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (€507) | €441 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (€0.21) | €0.22 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€4.95) | €7 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 391 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,219 ($2,700) in Cuenca.
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