Cost of Living in Ecuador
The population of Ecuador is 18,000,062. The average cost of living in Ecuador is $1244 and the median after-tax salary is $492.53
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.0 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.0 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.5 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.0 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.5 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
2.34 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.8 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.62 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.0 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.57 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.32 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.74 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.93 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.31 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.04 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
1.9 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
0.96 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
1.2 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
1.11 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
1.01 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
1.04 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
0.7 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.99 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.0 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.46 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.44 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.5 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.35 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
20.0 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.5 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.5 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.0 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.7 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
24000.0 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27483.87 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
47.54 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.12 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
40.5 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.05 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.05 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.25 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
239.1 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
7181.79 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
55.58 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
45.88 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
97.39 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
75.12 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
361.29 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
243.21 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
612.54 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
426.17 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1226.79 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
997.21 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
492.53 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
9.85 % |
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Ecuador
OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
Ecuador is somewhat safe to visit, though it has many dangers. You should be aware that tourist hotspots, restaurants, shops and public transportation are places where most thefts and pickpocketing occur, and that violent crime exists on the streets, too.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
Transportation is not very safe or reliable. There have been robberies in public transport operating in Quito, Riobamba, and Baños. Most of these robberies take place at night and on interstate buses. Be wary of unlicensed taxis since you might get kidnapped and robbed. You'll know the official cab by the orange license plates or white plates with an orange strip on the top and video cameras inside.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
As for pickpocketing and bag snatching, it is a recurring concern on the streets of Ecuador, so be careful and hold your bags tightly by your side. There are pickpockets on motorcycles passing by and snatching everything they can from your car, so keep your car windows up.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
During the rainy season lasting from December to May, you can expect common flooding and tsunamis. Apart from that volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are to be expected.
MUGGING RISK: HIGH
Though other South American countries are known for getting stabbed, mugged or kidnapped on the streets, the most common form of crime is petty theft and the weapons criminals use are mostly only there to scare you. However, there are kidnappings in taxis where the robbers keep you hostage until they take everything from you and make you withdraw all your money from the nearest ATM, so be very careful.
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
The risks of terrorist attacks in Ecuador are low, but since they shouldn't be ruled out, it is important that you remain vigilant at all times and aware of your surroundings.
SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
As in almost any countries, there is a great risk of getting scammed. Always check everything twice and negotiate everything in advance. Taxi drivers might try to trick you into paying more, giving you wrongful information about the price of the ride.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Many women have traveled to Ecuador and haven't had any problems at all. However, this country isn't the safest in terms of females traveling solo, especially at night and you should exercise precaution measures at all times and avoid dark and empty streets and locations
Visas
Most countries do not need a visa to enter Ecuador, for any stays shorter than 90 days. Make sure your passport is valid for six months beyond your arrival date. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Currency
United States dollar is the official currency in Ecuador, though Ecuadorian centavo coins are also regularly used. Even though all bigger towns have ATMs, don’t rely on them and always carry some cash with you, especially if you plan on traveling to rural areas.
Weather
The climate in is made up of a number of distinct micro climates. The weather on the coastlines is affected by ocean currents and between January and April, it is hot and rainy. The weather in Quito, the capital, has a fairly constant cool climate, due to its elevation and proximity to the equator.
Airports
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the busiest airport in Ecuador and, at the same time, one of the busiest airports in entire South America. It is located in the Tababela parish, about 18 km east of Quito.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we advise getting travel insurance when traveling to Ecuador, because it would cover not only medical problems, but also theft and loss of valuables.