Cuenca
Ecuador
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Local Highlights
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Fri May 29
17°C
/ 63°F
Low: 12°C
/ 53°F
Sat May 30
15°C
/ 58°F
Low: 12°C
/ 53°F
Sun May 31
12°C
/ 54°F
Low: 11°C
/ 52°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$399
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Moderate
Fixed Internet
30
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population636,996
- RegionAzuay
- ClimateTemperate / Wet (Avg 14.3°C)
- ElevationN/A
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)38.57 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)27.86 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.25 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre441.67 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre356.62 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre701.43 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre555.00 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1228.86 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre842.40 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.35 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)30.00 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.65 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.12 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)12.00 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)0.75 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)25000.00 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)29002.25 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.00 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant3.50 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)30.00 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.00 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.00 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)3.14 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.58 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.78 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.68 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.08 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.70 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.95 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.19 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)5.64 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)5.31 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)7.47 USD
- Apples (1 kg)1.89 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.09 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.58 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.24 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)1.64 USD
- Onions (1 kg)1.03 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.64 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)1.13 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.00 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.49 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.50 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership30.83 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child230.00 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child3500.00 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)65.19 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)102.52 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes73.65 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)13.19 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)47.64 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)546.44 USD