Side by side

Cape Town vs Cuenca

Cuenca wins on more metrics — 1–5 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Cape Town

Cuenca

Cost of living

B vs A: -10%

45✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -38%

$800

$500✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: -33%

30%

20%✓

Healthcare

B vs A: ≈ same

Safety

B vs A: +71%

60✓

Internet

B vs A: +60%

80✓

Climate

B vs A: ≈ same

Freedom

B vs A: -7%

70✓

Stunning natural setting and world-class food/wine. Load-shedding and safety are real factors; new Remote Work Visitor Visa eases entry.

USD-denominated, year-round spring weather, and Latin America's best-known expat retiree city.