| All prices in U$S | ||
| Renting an apartment | ||
| Rent | $450 | New, modern, apartment of about 1,200 square feet |
| HOA Fees | $120 | Not required if you’re renting a house |
| Property Taxes | $0 | |
| Car costs | $0 | An unnecessary burden in the city |
| Auto Insurance | $0 | |
| Transportation | $40 | |
| Gas | $3 | Used for hot water and cooking |
| Electricity | $30 | |
| Telephone | $20 | |
| Internet | $35 | |
| Cable TV | $25 | |
| Household help, full time | $0 | Allow $200 if a full-time maid is required |
| Food | $240 | |
| Entertainment | $240 | Orchestra, theater, and cultural activities are usually free in Cuenca |
| Total | $1,203 | |
| Owning your own apartment | ||
| Rent | $0 | |
| HOA Fees | $120 | Not required in houses or some older apartments |
| Property Taxes | $17 | |
| Transportation | $40 | |
| Gas | $3 | Used for hot water and cooking |
| Electricity | $30 | |
| Telephone | $20 | |
| Internet | $35 | |
| Cable TV | $25 | |
| Household help, full time | $0 | Allow $200 if a full-time maid is required |
| Food | $240 | |
| Entertainment | $240 | Orchestra, theater, and cultural activities are usually free |
| Total | $770 | |
| Owning a Car | ||
| Car registration | $8 | Based on a $23,000 SUV |
| Insurance | $54 | Full coverage on a $23,000 SUV |
| Maintenance | $40 | |
| Fuel | $40 | Gas is $1.43 and Diesel is $1.03 |
| Car total | $143 | |