Cuenca ranks 7th of 9 priced cities in Ecuador on cost — $671 a month in essentials, 116% above Riobamba, the cheapest. The average net salary of $546 covers that 0.8×. 92.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 6 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 14°C, Feb 16°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $366 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $467 |
| Groceries | $111 |
| Dining out | $98 |
| Utilities | $66 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $671 |
| Avg net salary | $546 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $555 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $676 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cuenca, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $30.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.57 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.78 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.66 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.03 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.83 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.25 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.44 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.09 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.13 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $30.00 |
| Taxi start | $1.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.12 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.83 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $38.96 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cuenca has 92.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Cuenca runs 9 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.7°C | 15.7°C | 85% | 85% | 173 mm |
| Feb | 15.9°C | 16.1°C | 86% | 91% | 189 mm |
| Mar | 15.9°C | 16.1°C | 87% | 93% | 220 mm |
| Apr | 15.7°C | 15.7°C | 86% | 90% | 180 mm |
| May | 15.5°C | 15.3°C | 86% | 85% | 115 mm |
| Jun | 14.3°C | 13.4°C | 87% | 80% | 93 mm |
| Jul | 13.6°C | 12.4°C | 87% | 77% | 82 mm |
| Aug | 13.8°C | 12.6°C | 83% | 72% | 54 mm |
| Sep | 14.5°C | 13.5°C | 80% | 71% | 56 mm |
| Oct | 15.2°C | 15°C | 83% | 83% | 135 mm |
| Nov | 15.7°C | 15.7°C | 83% | 88% | 179 mm |
| Dec | 15.8°C | 15.9°C | 85% | 86% | 185 mm |
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