Some pictures of my studio apartment
Prospective English teachers who are considering looking for work in Cuenca will be pleased to hear that it is not a difficult place to live in. Firstly, the cost of living is still very low. One can easily rent a furnished studio apartment here for $200 a month.
It is of course much cheaper if you live with other teachers or locals. Generally you should expect to pay between $80-$120 a month to rent a room in a house or apartment. Cuenca is also a great place to eat out, and I have enjoyed many delicious and healthy almuerzos (set lunches) in the locally run restaurants located throughout the city. One personal recommendation is Cafe Moliendo, where for $2.50 you can expect soup for starters, a main course with a tender cut of beef, avocado, salad and hearty arepas (maize pancake), and a fresh glass of maracuyá (yellow passion fruit). It is even cheaper to cook for yourself if you take advantage of the local markets. I usually spent about $150 a month to feed myself. Foreigners are generally pleased to see how far their money can go in Ecuador. The only exception is electrical goods which are as expensive, if not more, than those purchased in Europe or the United states.
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