🇪🇨 Ecuador · #487 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Cuenca

3.5% below the Ecuador average

Ranked #487 of 546 cities · More expensive than 10.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ecuador average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Cuenca

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 293/mo USD 220/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 510/mo USD 383/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.5% Average
Rent
-0.5% Average
Groceries
-0.5% Average
Restaurants
-6.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+1.6% Average

Living in Cuenca: What to Expect

Cuenca is average by global standards (ranked #487 of 546 cities). It is 3.5% cheaper than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities.

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

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

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