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Cuenca vs Quito

EC Ecuador EC Ecuador

Cuenca, Ecuador compared with Quito, Ecuador: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Nomad score 6.8 / 10 6.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,790 / mo $2,170 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 21° / 10°C 16° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 16 Good 37 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Average high 19.2°C 19.2°C
Average low 9°C 8.7°C
Precipitation 166 mm / mo 205 mm / mo
Sunshine 300 h / mo 311 h / mo
Humidity 79% 76%
Rain days 24.1 / mo 15.5 / mo
Wind speed 11.2 km/h 12.3 km/h

EC Cuenca · average high by month

EC Quito · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EC Cuenca EC Quito
US AQI 16 37
PM2.5 2.2 µg/m³ 5 µg/m³
PM10 2.3 µg/m³ 5 µg/m³
Ozone 28 µg/m³ 15 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.3 4.2
Local Payment Services 5.9 6.7
Startup Scene 3.9 4.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Air Conditioning 3.4 4.5
Green Spaces 7.0 7.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 4.5
Noise Pollution 5.8 4.3
Seasonal Variety 3.3 3.2
Weather 8.3 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Mobile Network Coverage 7.8 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 6.6
Public WiFi Availability 4.8 4.9
VPN Reliability 7.7 7.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Accommodation Cost 7.6 6.8
Cost of Living 7.8 7.3
Currency Stability 7.1 8.1
Entertainment Cost 7.6 7.0
Food & Groceries 8.1 7.5
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 6.7
Transportation Cost 8.5 8.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Culture 8.0 8.3
Indoors Fun 6.0 6.5
Language Learning Opportunities 7.0 7.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 8.0
Nightlife 5.2 6.6
Outdoors & Nature 7.7 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.7 5.2
Nomad Friendly 7.3 6.7
Online Community Presence 5.4 5.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Cafes with WiFi 7.2 7.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.1 6.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.2 5.0
Internet Speed 7.3 7.4
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 8.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Fitness Facilities 6.5 7.2
Food Scene 7.2 7.6
Healthy Food Options 7.1 7.1
Yoga Studios 6.1 6.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Healthcare 7.7 7.4
Healthcare Affordability 8.8 8.4
Healthcare Quality 7.0 7.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.1 7.7
Ease of Business Registration 4.5 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.4 4.2
Freedom of Speech 6.4 6.1
Political Stability 5.6 4.8
Tax Friendliness 5.9 6.6
Visa Ease 7.5 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Air Quality 6.6 4.8
Cleanliness 7.0 5.5
Environmental Quality 7.4 6.3
Family Friendly 7.7 6.1
Language Barrier 4.4 4.5
Work-Life Balance 8.1 6.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Female Friendly 7.8 6.5
Racial Tolerance 7.3 6.4
Safety 7.4 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Airport Connectivity 5.9 7.4
Cycling 4.6 4.3
Intercity Travel Options 6.5 6.9
Public Transit 6.3 6.3
Ride-sharing Services 6.9 7.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.9 4.0
Walkability 7.7 6.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Coworking Quality 5.8 6.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.3 4.3
Networking Opportunities 5.0 5.1
Remote Job Opportunities 3.8 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Jeans $55 per pair $55 per pair
Summer Dress $32 per dress $38 per dress
Running Shoes $85 per pair $95 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Dining Out $60 per month $60 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Cinema Ticket $6.50 per ticket $6.50 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Coffee $2.50 per cup $2.75 per cup
Beer $2.25 per pint $3.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.50 per meal $5.50 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $40 per meal $45 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.50 per meal $7.50 per meal
Apples $1.95 per kg $2.10 per kg
Bread $1.60 per loaf $1.65 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.90 per bottle $0.90 per bottle
Milk $1.10 per liter $1.15 per liter
Rice $1.25 per kg $1.25 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.80 per kg $6.80 per kg
Beef $7.50 per kg $8.50 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Groceries $180 per month $180 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $30 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $40 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $6.50 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Housing $280 per month $280 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $425 per month $486 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $950 per month $950 per month
Coworking Space $140 per month $165 per month
Coliving Space $550 per month $580 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Internet & Mobile $30 per month $25 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Leisure Activities $30 per month $40 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Haircut $12 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $6.50 per kg $7.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Mobile Plan $20 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $10 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $45 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Transportation $25 per month $25 per month
Taxi Start $0.55 per trip $1.50 per trip
Taxi per km $0.45 per km $0.55 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $15 per month $15 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.75 per trip $4.50 per trip
Gasoline $0.64 per liter $0.65 per liter
Scooter Rental $10 per month $8.00 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EC Cuenca EC Quito
Utilities $35 per month $35 per month