Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.60) | €13 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.18) | €8 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (€2.24) | €4.33 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (€0.81) | €1.37 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (€1.73) | €4.20 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (€1.06) | €1.87 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (€4.49) | €5.74 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (€1.93) | €1.70 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.16) | €1.39 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (€1.26) | €1.38 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (€1.60) | €2.27 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (€0.98) | €1.03 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $512 (€424) | €965 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $452 (€374) | €672 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (€52) | €178 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $435 (€360) | €630 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (€276) | €483 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (€51) | €100 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€22) | €24 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | $472 (€390) | €431 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (€152) | €122 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.49) | €4.99 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (€5.18) | €9 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (€51) | €94 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€40) | €35 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €91 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (€53) | €130 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,860 (€23,052) | €20,723 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (€0.43) | €1.45 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (€19) | €34 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (€3.86) | €8 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (€22) | €99 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (€4.55) | €5.45 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.46) | €3.61 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.89) | €3.88 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (€1.81) | €1.61 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (€2.03) | €2.34 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (€8) | €19 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€18) | €39 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (€49) | €94 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (€22) | €58 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (€4.70) | €7 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (€2.04) | €1.45 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (€2.62) | €4.61 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (€511) | €447 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (€0.21) | €0.18 | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€4.98) | €5.29 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,873 ($2,264) in Cuenca.
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