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About Cuenca

Cuenca, Ecuador 🇪🇨 is a favorite for digital nomads thanks to its low cost of living, mild climate, and charming colonial vibe. ☕️📶 It has a strong expat community, good cafés, and reliable internet in many areas. Surrounded by mountains, it offers a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of culture, walkability, and affordable housing. 🏞️

Through the year

Best in June (59) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 168 mm Feb: 228 mm Mar: 188 mm Apr: 239 mm May: 209 mm Jun: 176 mm Jul: 139 mm Aug: 107 mm Sep: 102 mm Oct: 157 mm Nov: 122 mm Dec: 158 mm Jan: 19°C / 10°C Feb: 19°C / 10°C Mar: 19°C / 10°C Apr: 19°C / 10°C May: 19°C / 10°C Jun: 18°C / 9°C Jul: 18°C / 9°C Aug: 19°C / 8°C Sep: 20°C / 8°C Oct: 20°C / 9°C Nov: 21°C / 9°C Dec: 20°C / 9°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.8
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.2
Weather 8.3
Accommodation Cost 7.6
Nomad Friendly 7.3
Racial Tolerance 7.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Cuenca
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $425.00 per month
Coworking Space $140.00 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Beer $2.25 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.50 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $15.00 per month
Mobile Plan $20.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35.00 per month

Other cities in Ecuador

Other cities in Ecuador
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ibarra No data — Compare
2 Riobamba No data — Compare
3 Quito $2,170 6.5 Compare
4 Baños $1,735 6.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Loja EC Ecuador $1,590 6.0 Compare
2 Guayaquil EC Ecuador $1,810 5.9 Compare
3 Vilcabamba EC Ecuador $1,357 6.0 Compare
4 Baños EC Ecuador $1,735 6.4 Compare

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