Cuenca, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$750.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$2.00
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Per day |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for taxis and buses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Per day |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Per day for attractions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically not required for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Generally not applicable for short stays |
| Total |
$845.00
$2,060.00
$97.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.50
Prices vary slightly based on amenities and location within the city.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.50
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar. Cheaper in local establishments.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.75
Typical price for a lunch menu, known as 'almuerzo'.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.80
Average cost at international fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.50
Price per kg. Can vary slightly with seasonal availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.10
Cost for a standard loaf from a local bakery.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Price per liter, varies slightly by brand and fat content.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.90
Price per kg for standard white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.25
Price per kg, can vary with market fluctuations.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.60
Price per kg for mid-range cuts, varies by quality.
per kg
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial charge for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Rate per km after the initial charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$15.00
Covers unlimited use of local buses.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.48
Price per liter, subsidized by the government.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$20.00
Basic plan including calls, texts, and limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.99
Monthly cost for a high-speed internet plan.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Monthly rate for a standard gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$12.00
Per hour rental fee, varies by club.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.50
Price per ticket for a regular screening.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.99
Average price for a branded pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Price for a mid-range dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.75
Price for a branded pair suitable for regular use.
per pair