Cost of Living in Cuenca
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Cuenca, Ecuador
Average Monthly Cost
$1,100
per month
Budget
$510
Mid-Range
$815
Comfortable
$1,400
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $240 | $300 | $400 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $140 | $195 | $400 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $70 | $100 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $510 | $815 | $1,400 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$400/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$300/mo
Hostel$12/night
Airbnb$600/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$8
Weekly Groceries$40
Coffee$2.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$100
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo
How Cuenca Compares
-18%
vs South America
average
-38%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇪🇨Cuenca$1,100/mo
South America Average$1,339/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Cuenca
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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