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Cuenca vs Riobamba

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

At a glance

At a glance
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Nomad score 6.8 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $1,790 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 11°C 19° / 12°C
Air quality (AQI) 23 Good 15 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Average high 19.2°C 19.1°C
Average low 9°C 9.4°C
Precipitation 166 mm / mo 96 mm / mo
Sunshine 300 h / mo 287 h / mo
Humidity 79% 70%
Rain days 24.1 / mo 16.2 / mo
Wind speed 11.2 km/h 10.7 km/h

EC Cuenca · average high by month

EC Riobamba · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
US AQI 23 15
PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³ 2.7 µg/m³
PM10 5.2 µg/m³ 2.8 µg/m³
Ozone 22 µg/m³ 21 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.3 0.0
Local Payment Services 5.9 0.0
Startup Scene 3.9 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Air Conditioning 3.4 0.0
Green Spaces 7.0 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 0.0
Noise Pollution 5.8 0.0
Seasonal Variety 3.3 0.0
Weather 8.3 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Mobile Network Coverage 7.8 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 4.8 0.0
VPN Reliability 7.7 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Accommodation Cost 7.6 0.0
Cost of Living 7.8 0.0
Currency Stability 7.1 0.0
Entertainment Cost 7.6 0.0
Food & Groceries 8.1 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 0.0
Transportation Cost 8.5 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Culture 8.0 0.0
Indoors Fun 6.0 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 7.0 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 0.0
Nightlife 5.2 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 7.7 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.7 0.0
Nomad Friendly 7.3 0.0
Online Community Presence 5.4 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Cafes with WiFi 7.2 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.1 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.2 0.0
Internet Speed 7.3 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Fitness Facilities 6.5 0.0
Food Scene 7.2 0.0
Healthy Food Options 7.1 0.0
Yoga Studios 6.1 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Healthcare 7.7 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.8 0.0
Healthcare Quality 7.0 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.1 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.5 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.4 0.0
Freedom of Speech 6.4 0.0
Political Stability 5.6 0.0
Tax Friendliness 5.9 0.0
Visa Ease 7.5 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Air Quality 6.6 0.0
Cleanliness 7.0 0.0
Environmental Quality 7.4 0.0
Family Friendly 7.7 0.0
Language Barrier 4.4 0.0
Work-Life Balance 8.1 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Female Friendly 7.8 0.0
Racial Tolerance 7.3 0.0
Safety 7.4 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Airport Connectivity 5.9 0.0
Cycling 4.6 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 6.5 0.0
Public Transit 6.3 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 6.9 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.9 0.0
Walkability 7.7 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Coworking Quality 5.8 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.3 0.0
Networking Opportunities 5.0 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.8 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Jeans $55 per pair —
Summer Dress $32 per dress —
Running Shoes $85 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Dining Out $60 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Cinema Ticket $6.50 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

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

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Groceries $180 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Apartment (1 bedroom) $425 per month —
Housing $280 per month —
Coworking Space $140 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $950 per month —
Coliving Space $550 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Internet & Mobile $30 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Leisure Activities $30 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Haircut $12 per visit —
Laundry $6.50 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

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

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

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

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EC Cuenca EC Riobamba
Utilities $35 per month —
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