Prices in Ecuador

What are the supermarket prices in Ecuador? Is the cost of living in Ecuador higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Ecuador and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Ecuador: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 15 hours ago)

Currency in Ecuador US dollar (USD $).

What are the different prices in the cities in Ecuador? Look here: Prices in cities in Ecuador

Prices: Cuenca   Guayaquil   Ibarra   Manta   Quito   Ambato   Loja   Machala   La Libertad   Riobamba  

Overall, it can be said that prices in Ecuador are lower than in United States. Food is 50% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 57%. The cost of living in Ecuador is less than in United States by about 42%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 30%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Ecuador

Are hotels expensive in Ecuador? How much will we pay for a room in Ecuador?

The average price of accommodation in Ecuador is $50. If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $22 and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $20. The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Ecuador in $28. 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $37 Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $68 in Ecuador If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $103

If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Ecuador? Check out prices in nearby countries: Colombia, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.

Comparison of selected prices in Ecuador with prices in United States:

fees

$47 ($28 - $80)
77% is less expensive than in United States

internet

$36 ($25 - $50)
by half less than in United States

jeans

$53 ($20 - $85)
Very much like in United States

average earnings

$516
89% is less expensive than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$361 ($200 - $600)
80% is less expensive than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$487 ($300 - $875)
80% is less expensive than in United States

bread

$1.7 ($1 - $3)
by half less than in United States

cheese

$5.9 ($2.5 - $11.5)
by half less than in United States

rice

$1.4 ($1 - $2.2)
69% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$1.3 ($0.5 - $2.5)
74% is less expensive than in United States

bananas

$1.2 ($0.5 - $2.2)
27% is less expensive than in United States

wine

$10 ($6 - $15)
33% is less expensive than in United States

cheap restaurant

$3.5 ($2.5 - $6)
83% is less expensive than in United States

local beer

$2 ($1.3 - $4)
67% is less expensive than in United States

coffee

$2.4 ($1.3 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States

bottle of water

$0.66 ($0.5 - $1.5)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Burger King or a similar bar

$7 ($6 - $8)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.98 ($0.6 - $2)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Ecuador

Has the price of bread increased in Ecuador?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $1.4, 2011: $0.8, 2012: $1.4, 2013: $1.3, 2014: $1.4, 2015: $1.6, 2016: $1.6, 2017: $1.6, and 2018: $1.4.

Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $0.97, 2016: $0.98, 2017: $1.1, and 2018: $1.1

Have prices increased in restaurants in Ecuador?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $4.5, 2011: $3, 2012: $2.8, 2013: $3, 2014: $3, 2015: $3, 2016: $3.5, 2017: $3.5, and 2018: $3.5

Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $283, 2011: $267, 2012: $341, 2013: $418, 2014: $288, 2015: $370, 2016: $373, 2017: $353, and 2018: $412