Cuenca

Ecuador 🕒 3:25:22 PM (UTC-5 -05)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Sun Mar 1
18°C / 64°F
Low: 7°C / 44°F
Mon Mar 2
20°C / 68°F
Low: 6°C / 43°F
Tue Mar 3
21°C / 70°F
Low: 4°C / 40°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$450
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
30
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population636,996
  • RegionAzuay
  • ClimateTemperate / Wet (Avg 14.3°C)
  • ElevationN/A

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)125.68 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)23.75 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)12.50 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre600.00 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre450.00 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre700.00 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre550.00 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre185.80 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre92.90 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.10 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.10 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)1.51 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)26.32 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.52 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)31500.00 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25970.00 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.75 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant15.00 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)40.00 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.00 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.00 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.30 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.77 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)2.36 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)1.40 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.90 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.81 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.51 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.20 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)6.65 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)3.35 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)8.16 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)0.91 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.98 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.98 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)1.21 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.79 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.91 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.53 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.60 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)3.50 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.07 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.55 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership35.00 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child300.00 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child7070.00 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)61.25 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)83.00 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes93.00 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)16.25 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)38.33 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1250.00 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)3.60 USD

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