Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 51% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.39 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.96 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.23 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 2.79 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.54 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.64 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 3.97 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (R$ 6) | R$ 2.39 | + 157% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 51) | R$ 32 | + 56% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.27 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 2.11 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 70% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $685 (R$ 2,838) | R$ 1,628 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $668 (R$ 2,766) | R$ 1,082 | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $54 (R$ 222) | R$ 237 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $478 (R$ 1,981) | R$ 1,002 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $297 (R$ 1,229) | R$ 715 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $36 (R$ 149) | R$ 245 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (R$ 110) | R$ 80 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen TV | $523 (R$ 2,168) | R$ 1,643 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $202 (R$ 835) | R$ 345 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 176% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (R$ 238) | R$ 230 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (R$ 199) | R$ 178 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (R$ 453) | R$ 416 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (R$ 358) | R$ 248 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,273 (R$ 117,091) | R$ 75,858 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.45 (R$ 1.88) | R$ 4.03 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (R$ 95) | R$ 146 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (R$ 52) | R$ 28 | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.17 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.75 (R$ 24) | R$ 31 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (R$ 106) | R$ 247 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.90 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.41 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.50 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.83 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.45 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (R$ 92) | R$ 77 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (R$ 52) | R$ 35 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $93 (R$ 383) | R$ 208 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $28 (R$ 117) | R$ 144 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.72 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.61 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.02 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $710 (R$ 2,941) | R$ 3,034 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (R$ 0.89) | R$ 0.91 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (R$ 142) | R$ 106 | + 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.99 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 171% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,434 ($1,312) in Cuenca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,400 in Londrina.
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