Esmeraldas travel budget

Esmeraldas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Esmeraldas

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 8.8 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 287*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 979*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 2052*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Esmeraldas compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Esmeraldas in 2025 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Esmeraldas in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Esmeraldas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Esmeraldas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Esmeraldas is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Esmeraldas (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.64.64.623234.64.62.82.8United StatesEsmeraldasLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.6/person
($ 2.8 to $ 10.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 37)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
($ 4.6 to $ 9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.6)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Esmeraldas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Esmeraldas is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Esmeraldas (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.61.68.78.71.51.51.51.5United StatesEsmeraldasEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 20)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Esmeraldas

On average, the price of transport in Esmeraldas is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Esmeraldas (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.40.41.41.40.80.83939United StatesEsmeraldasBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 93)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Esmeraldas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Esmeraldas is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.9/ticket
($ 6.8 to $ 9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Esmeraldas

On average, shopping budget in Esmeraldas is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.5/pack
($ 6.8 to $ 9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 24 to $ 97)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 35 to $ 69)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
$ 565
(fair price: $ 502)
London → Quito
London → Quito
London → Quito
$ 1131
(fair price: $ 1047)
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
$ 596
(fair price: $ 489)
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
$ 597
(fair price: $ 470)
Los Angeles → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
$ 604
(fair price: $ 497)
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
$ 630
(fair price: $ 501)



About this information on the cost of living in Esmeraldas

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

The information about the cost of living in Esmeraldas was updated on 28-04-2025.

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