Travel budget in Ecuador

Ecuador: calculate your travel budget

Ecuador: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ecuador for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 663*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1949*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3928*

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Ecuador in 2023

Cost of living: Ecuador VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ecuador in 2023 is 39% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Ecuador by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Ecuador compared to the national average.

Cities /Ecuador View Details
Guayaquil 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Guayaquil
Huaquillas 12% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Huaquillas
Chone 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Chone
Latacunga 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Latacunga
Milagro 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Milagro
Tena 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Tena
Quito 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Quito
Cuenca 7% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Cuenca
Loja 19% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Loja

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Local prices in Ecuador by expense type

Ecuador: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ecuador costs 55% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.7 to $ 6.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 10.5 to $ 34)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 6.7 to $ 8.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Ecuador: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ecuador costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 33/night
($ 27 to $ 44)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 28 to $ 84)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 146
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 40 to $ 156)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 133 to $ 366)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 187/night
($ 115 to $ 345)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 29 to $ 70)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 113/month
($ 65 to $ 162)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 112/month
($ 54 to $ 196)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 91/month
($ 54 to $ 151)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 251
Family room
Family room
$ 158/month
($ 81 to $ 292)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Ecuador: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ecuador costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 9.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Ecuador: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Ecuador costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.7
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 84)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Ecuador: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ecuador costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.2/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 12)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 12 to $ 29)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Ecuador: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Ecuador costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.7/pack
($ 5.3 to $ 7.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 29 to $ 101)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 23 to $ 90)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
$ 544
(fair price: $ 469)
London → Quito
London → Quito
London → Quito
$ 992
(fair price: $ 839)
Los Angeles → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
$ 631
(fair price: $ 510)
Toronto (Ontario) → Quito
Toronto (Ontario) → Quito
Toronto (Ontario) → Quito
$ 666
(fair price: $ 551)
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
$ 792
(fair price: $ 654)
London → Galapagos Islands
London → Galapagos Islands
London → Galapagos Islands
$ 1550
(fair price: $ 1353)


About the information on the cost of living in Ecuador

The information about the cost of living in Ecuador shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Ecuador updated on 20-05-2023.

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