Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.72 (€5.37) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.98) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.98 (€2.80) | €3.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (€0.93) | €1.26 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (€1.97) | €3.08 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.56 (€1.47) | €2.45 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.14 (€2.95) | €5.20 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.47 (€1.38) | €2.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (€1.47) | €1.58 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.53 (€1.43) | €0.98 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €5.56 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (€1.93) | €1.97 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (€0.94) | €1.22 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $633 (€594) | €1,069 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (€368) | €706 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $65 (€61) | €153 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $441 (€414) | €522 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $224 (€211) | €425 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $33 (€31) | €109 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (€21) | €21 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $432 (€405) | €448 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (€121) | €92 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€8) | €4.89 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.44 (€5.11) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€47) | €77 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€42) | €37 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (€104) | €86 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (€61) | €112 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,817 (€23,298) | €22,774 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (€0.91) | €1.58 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€22) | €79 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€13) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 8% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.92 (€5.55) | €3.41 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 (€2.86) | €2.01 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.64 (€5.30) | €2.40 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.68 (€1.57) | €1.24 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (€1.99) | €1.14 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€15) | €34 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (€38) | €51 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $31 (€29) | €49 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (€3.99) | €2.86 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.67 (€2.50) | €2.98 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $544 (€511) | €677 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (€0.23) | €0.10 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€43) | €29 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.23 (€3.97) | €5.73 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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