Ecuador vs Ecuador · 303 km apart
Ecuador
single / month
Cheaper overallEcuador
single / month
| Expense | Cuenca | Quito | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.77 | $5.13 | Cuenca |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.08 | $20.52 | Cuenca |
| Cappuccino | $1.43 | $1.54 | Cuenca |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $116 | Cuenca |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.49 | $18.81 | Cuenca |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.11 | $49.59 | Cuenca |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.36 | $14.36 | Cuenca |
| Fitness club membership | $13.36 | $14.36 | Cuenca |
| Cinema ticket | $3.50 | $3.76 | Cuenca |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $217 | Cuenca |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $151 | Cuenca |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $452 | Cuenca |
| Total single-person budget | $456 | $493 | Cuenca |
| Average net salary | $583 | $627 |
Cuenca is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cuenca runs about $456 versus $493 in Quito — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Quito leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Cuenca · Full cost of living in Quito