Cuenca travel budget

Cuenca: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cuenca

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cuenca for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 40 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.3 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 805*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1876*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 89 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 2921*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cuenca compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cuenca in 2025 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cuenca in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Cuenca by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cuenca

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cuenca is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.7 to $ 7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 25)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.7/person
($ 6.6 to $ 11)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cuenca

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cuenca is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Cuenca (compared to United States)1681682482483493491791792572576262707010710760606262United StatesCuenca2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 18 to $ 279)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 19 to $ 164)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 25 to $ 198)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 37 to $ 273)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 91 to $ 199)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 22 to $ 165)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 91/month
($ 23 to $ 277)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 99/month
($ 38 to $ 227)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 22 to $ 149)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 121/month
($ 32 to $ 309)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Cuenca

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cuenca is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Cuenca

On average, the price of transport in Cuenca is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Cuenca (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.40.41.11.10.70.79090United StatesCuencaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 90/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 355)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Cuenca

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cuenca is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.4/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 8.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9.4/hr
($ 4.3 to $ 14)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cuenca

On average, shopping budget in Cuenca is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.6/pack
($ 6 to $ 6.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 69
($ 29 to $ 83)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 60
($ 50 to $ 66)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
$ 566
(fair price: $ 502)
London → Quito
London → Quito
London → Quito
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 1047)
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
$ 596
(fair price: $ 489)
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
$ 597
(fair price: $ 470)
Los Angeles → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
$ 604
(fair price: $ 497)
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
$ 630
(fair price: $ 501)



About this information on the cost of living in Cuenca

The information about the cost of living in Cuenca shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cuenca was updated on 28-04-2025.

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