Cost of Living in Cuenca, Ecuador
Ecuador · Latin America
Monthly budget from $518 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$518
/mo
Standard
$941
/mo
Comfort
$1,790
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $280 | $140 | $28 | $70 | $518/mo |
| Standard | $504 | $248 | $55 | $134 | $941/mo |
| Comfort | $1,008 | $408 | $106 | $268 | $1,790/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Ecuador's most livable city with UNESCO Old Town, expat retirement hotspot, and Andean culture
Internet: 35 Mbps
Safety: 4.2/5
Nomad score: 4/5