South America
Cost of living in Ecuador
42%of US price level
Is Ecuador expensive?
Prices in Ecuador are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Otavalo, at about $900–1,400 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Ecuador, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otavalo | $900–1,400 | $220–420 | $3–4 | 84/100 |
| Mindo | $900–1,400 | $250–450 | $3–5 | 85/100 |
| Baños | $1,000–1,500 | $250–450 | $3–5 | 76/100 |
| Montañita | $1,000–1,600 | $300–550 | $3–5 | 73/100 |
| Puerto López | $1,000–1,600 | $250–450 | $3–5 | — |
| Cuenca | $1,300–1,900 | $400–800 | $3–5 | 63/100 |
| Guayaquil | $1,300–1,900 | $400–800 | $3–5 | 32/100 |
| Vilcabamba | $1,300–2,000 | $350–600 | $3–5 | — |
| Quito | $1,400–2,000 | $450–900 | $3–5 | 39/100 |
| Galápagos Islands | $3,500–5,500 | — | $6–10 | 5/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Ecuador
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility
- Galápagos National Park Directorate
- Speedtest Global Index: Ecuador
- World Bank open data
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