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Peru
Ecuador
🇪🇨Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Peru | Ecuador | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 3 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,103 | $1,195 | Peru (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Cusco ($930) | Cuenca ($1,035) | — |
| Best rated city | Arequipa (QoL 72) | Cuenca (QoL 74) | — |
| Best value city | Cusco | Cuenca | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Peru | Ecuador | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 72.7 | 73.3 | Ecuador |
| Safety | 54.3 | 55.3 | Ecuador |
| Quality of life | 70 | 70.7 | Ecuador |
| Internet | 74 | 75.3 | Ecuador |
| Healthcare | 66.7 | 68.7 | Ecuador |
| Climate | 64.3 | 70.7 | Ecuador |