Top expat cities

Ecuador

Cuenca

#1 Top 5 cities

Cuenca is one of the most stable expat choices in Latin America for retirees and longer stays thanks to its pleasant climate, services, and established community.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C aΕΎ 23°C

Night: 8°C aΕΎ 12°C

Climate

Mild highland climate with a spring-like feel for most of the year.

Distance to the sea

110 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Digital nomads

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment