Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.35 (€4.96) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.92 (€5.49) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (€2.73) | €4.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (€0.94) | €1.42 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.04 (€1.90) | €4.15 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.15 (€1.06) | €1.94 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (€5.02) | €5.62 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.32 (€2.15) | €1.75 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.54) | €1.56 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (€1.63) | €1.58 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (€1.89) | €2.26 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.31 (€1.21) | €1.49 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $739 (€685) | €1,114 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $658 (€610) | €675 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (€54) | €191 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $490 (€454) | €638 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $352 (€326) | €484 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (€26) | €24 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (€485) | €438 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $199 (€185) | €122 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (€5.56) | €4.73 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€54) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (€47) | €34 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (€102) | €89 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (€83) | €127 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,430 (€24,499) | €20,908 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (€0.57) | €1.52 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€21) | €33 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€12) | €20 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.96 (€4.60) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (€25) | €99 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.77 (€4.42) | €5.09 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (€3.95) | €3.61 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.55) | €3.88 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.61 (€1.49) | €1.61 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.68) | €2.34 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€20) | €41 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (€70) | €94 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (€32) | €57 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.71 (€5.29) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.72 (€2.52) | €1.41 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (€2.14) | €4.40 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $676 (€627) | €444 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.18) | €0.18 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.99 (€4.62) | €5.26 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 375 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,465 ($2,660) in Cuenca.
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