How expensive is Cuenca compared to the rest of Ecuador?

Cuenca ranks #500 out of 577 cities globally. It is 12.3% cheaper than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 10.1 and local purchasing power is 50.7.

What is the average rent in Cuenca?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cuenca city centre costs approximately USD 536 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 387 (saving 28%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 690.

Is Cuenca affordable to live in?

Cuenca is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is average.

🇪🇨 Ecuador · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Cuenca

12.3% onder het Ecuador-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #500 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 13.3% van de steden wereldwijd

-12.3%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-4.7%

Huur

+0.9%

Boodschappen

+2.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Cuenca

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 536/mo	USD 387/mo	28%
3-Kamer	USD 690/mo	USD 594/mo	14%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Cuenca has a cost of living index of 19.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

19.9

Index

Sources

2.6

Gap between sources