Travel budget and cost of living in Riobamba (Ecuador) how much does a trip cost?
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Riobamba travel budget
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Sample budgets for a trip to Riobamba
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Riobamba for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 7.3 per person
- $ 1.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 243*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 17 per person
- $ 6.7 per person
- $ 7 per person
Total budget:
$ 834*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- NC
- $ 19 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 1382*
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Riobamba compared to United States in 2025
On average, the cost of living in Riobamba in 2025 is 46% 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 Riobamba in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Riobamba by expense type
Restaurant budget in Riobamba
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Riobamba is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 4/person
($ 2.8 to $ 7.4)
($ 2.8 to $ 7.4)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 8.5/person
($ 7.9 to $ 26)
($ 7.9 to $ 26)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 7.4/person
($ 6.8 to $ 12)
($ 6.8 to $ 12)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4)
($ 1.2 to $ 4)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Supermarket food budget in Riobamba
On average, the price of supermarket food in Riobamba is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Chicken
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 10)
($ 2.9 to $ 10)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Public and private transport budget in Riobamba
On average, the price of transport in Riobamba is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)
( $ 0.4)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Leisure activity budget in Riobamba
On average, budget for leisure activities in Riobamba is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 9)
($ 5.6 to $ 9)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Riobamba
On average, shopping budget in Riobamba is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.8/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 6.8)
($ 5.6 to $ 6.8)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 64
($ 30 to $ 159)
($ 30 to $ 159)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 63
($ 52 to $ 69)
($ 52 to $ 69)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
Montreal → Quito
$ 566
(fair price: $ 502)
(fair price: $ 502)
London → Quito
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 1047)
(fair price: $ 1047)
Toronto → Quito
$ 596
(fair price: $ 489)
(fair price: $ 489)
New York City → Quito
$ 597
(fair price: $ 470)
(fair price: $ 470)
Los Angeles → Quito
$ 604
(fair price: $ 497)
(fair price: $ 497)
Chicago → Quito
$ 630
(fair price: $ 501)
(fair price: $ 501)
About this information on the cost of living in Riobamba
The information about the cost of living in Riobamba shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Riobamba was updated on 28-04-2025.