Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 61% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 | $19 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 | $9 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.12 | $7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 | $1.69 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.99 | $6 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.04 | $7 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.55 | $10 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.24 | $4.89 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 | $2.41 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 | $3.43 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $16 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 | $2.56 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.02 | $4.30 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 72% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $511 | $2,610 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $431 | $1,963 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $55 | $279 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $421 | $1,732 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $275 | $1,316 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 | $143 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 | $41 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $471 | $450 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 | $132 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 | $14 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.44 | $26 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $66 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 | $75 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $101 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 | $172 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,789 | $25,902 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 | $1.03 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 | $42 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 | $12 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $29 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 | $115 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 | $9 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 | $4.89 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 | $5.81 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 | $5.70 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 | $2.05 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 | $25 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 | $58 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $26 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 | $123 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 | $110 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 | $13 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.72 | $6 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 | $7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 | $429 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 | $51 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 | $10 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,169 in Cuenca.
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