Cost of groceries

Last activity 25 October 2010 by Christine

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salinasgirlMember25 September 2010 20:14:19

Just wanted to share with you all:

Here is what $5 (five dollars) bought me at the local market in La Libertad (neighboring town to Salinas) this morning:

4 apples; 25 oranges; 3 very large tomatoes; 3 red onions; 1 clove garlic; 1 pound of strawberries; and 2 papayas.

I know some of you future ex-Pats have asked about cost-of-living, etc. so I thought this might give you an idea of what to expect in the Salinas area.

Hope this helps!
- Amy

FeeAcerViP26 September 2010 05:55:54

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Thanks for this info, Amy!

Pablo e NoviaMember26 September 2010 17:29:26

Hay quavas y mangos?

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SheetulViP18 October 2010 05:16:58

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Hello Barrett47,

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bryanhainesNew member25 October 2010 13:19:41

Here are some of our recent costs. We live in Cuenca, Azuay Province and shop at both Supermaxi and Coral.

Chicken: $2.31/kg - entera (means whole) - comes with organs, feet and head
Beef: $2.87/kg ground beef.
Fish: $2.00/lb from the Feria Libre (the largest open market in the city).
Apples: $1.80/kg. Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Royal Gala all imported from Chile.
Pineapple: $0.69 - $1.25 each. Depending on season and size.
Carrots: $0.87/kg. Large and sweet
Onions: $0.82/kg - white or purple
Bananas: $0.33/kg
Plantains: $0.40/kg green or ripe
Honey: $2.37/jar of 750ml
Coffee: $3.42 / 400g bag
Ecuadorian Bottle of Rum: $4.37 - 750ml.
Ecuadorian Beer: $0.50/bottle.
Rice: $2.00 for kg bag - either white or brown.

ChristineViP25 October 2010 13:40:34

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Thank you very much for this useful information, bryanhaines. You might post on the Cuenca forum as well.

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