🇪🇨 Ecuador · #479 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Cuenca

3.1% below the Ecuador average

Ranked #479 of 538 cities · More expensive than 11% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ecuador average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Cuenca

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 281/mo USD 211/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 489/mo USD 367/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.1% Average
Rent
-0.6% Average
Groceries
-1.1% Average
Restaurants
-4.7% Average
Purchasing Power
+1.4% Average

Living in Cuenca: What to Expect

Cuenca is average by global standards (ranked #479 of 538 cities). It is 3.1% cheaper than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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