Manta travel budget

Manta: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Manta

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 34 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 700*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1960*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3427*

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



Cost of living in Manta compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Manta in 2024 is 36% 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 Manta in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Manta by expense type

Restaurant budget in Manta

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Manta is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3/person
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 9.4 to $ 38)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.9/person
($ 6 to $ 7.9)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Manta

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Manta is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 29 to $ 130)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 22 to $ 85)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 38 to $ 162)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 116 to $ 183)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 45 to $ 226)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 47/month
($ 25 to $ 81)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 91/month
($ 50 to $ 165)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 86/month
($ 35 to $ 154)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 43/month
($ 26 to $ 72)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 134/month
($ 54 to $ 274)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Manta

On average, the price of supermarket food in Manta is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 4.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 15)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Manta

On average, the price of transport in Manta is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

33% 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)
$ 1.5
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 65/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 269)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Manta

On average, budget for leisure activities in Manta is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.9/ticket
($ 4.4 to $ 12)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 21 to $ 23)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Manta

On average, shopping budget in Manta is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 5 to $ 6.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 58
($ 31 to $ 100)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 49
($ 21 to $ 100)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Quito
London → Quito
London → Quito
$ 965
(fair price: $ 841)
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
$ 526
(fair price: $ 441)
Los Angeles → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
$ 563
(fair price: $ 458)
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
$ 580
(fair price: $ 481)
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
$ 654
(fair price: $ 537)
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
$ 614
(fair price: $ 476)



About this information on the cost of living in Manta

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

The information about the cost of living in Manta was updated on 25-03-2024.

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