Cuenca
Ecuador
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Mon Oct 12
21°C
/ 70°F
Low: 8°C
/ 46°F
Tue Oct 13
22°C
/ 71°F
Low: 9°C
/ 47°F
Wed Oct 14
23°C
/ 73°F
Low: 8°C
/ 47°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$422
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
85
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)
- Elevation2,548 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)35.99 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)26.46 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.25 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre477.27 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre366.00 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre676.25 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)0.32 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)23.00 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.00 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.10 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)11.00 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)0.84 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)25000.00 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)29288.12 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.38 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)3.25 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.60 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.72 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.66 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.03 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.57 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.75 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.16 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)5.46 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)5.44 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)7.19 USD
- Apples (1 kg)1.90 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.09 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.63 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.22 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)1.51 USD
- Onions (1 kg)1.04 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.64 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)1.11 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.00 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.61 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.25 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership29.38 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child217.50 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6875.00 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)68.02 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)109.30 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes74.56 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)11.96 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)47.04 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)568.37 USD