Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Thane, India
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨496) | ₨844 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (₨458) | ₨288 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (₨198) | ₨124 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (₨71) | ₨62 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (₨153) | ₨64 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (₨94) | ₨37 | + 153% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (₨397) | ₨274 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (₨170) | ₨168 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (₨103) | ₨24 | + 335% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (₨111) | ₨138 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨898) | ₨588 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (₨87) | ₨31 | + 184% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 36% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $512 (₨37,486) | ₨34,699 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $452 (₨33,073) | ₨22,512 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (₨4,634) | ₨5,414 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $435 (₨31,840) | ₨21,166 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (₨24,440) | ₨12,897 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (₨4,528) | ₨2,613 | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (₨1,957) | ₨800 | + 144% | |
40” flat screen tv | $472 (₨34,514) | ₨35,364 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (₨13,409) | ₨15,424 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨485) | ₨395 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨458) | ₨548 | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 64% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (₨4,485) | ₨2,258 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,540) | ₨2,459 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨7,659) | ₨3,268 | + 134% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (₨4,717) | ₨2,619 | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 58% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,860 (₨2,038,783) | ₨830,309 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (₨38) | ₨83 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (₨1,646) | ₨945 | + 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (₨806) | ₨189 | + 326% | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 88% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (₨341) | ₨102 | + 234% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨697) | ₨461 | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (₨1,937) | ₨591 | + 228% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (₨403) | ₨260 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (₨306) | ₨183 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (₨432) | ₨181 | + 139% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (₨160) | ₨125 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (₨179) | ₨79 | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨670) | ₨216 | + 209% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (₨1,627) | ₨923 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,054) | ₨496 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (₨4,352) | ₨1,737 | + 151% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (₨1,950) | ₨2,000 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (₨415) | ₨483 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (₨180) | ₨222 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (₨232) | ₨212 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (₨45,164) | ₨35,595 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (₨19) | ₨20 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (₨3,244) | ₨2,228 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨441) | ₨251 | + 75% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 39% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨140,689 ($1,922) in Cuenca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨101,000 in Thane.
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