Restaurant prices in Ecuador
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Ecuador? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Ecuador? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Ecuador?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 3.5 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 35 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.98 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Ecuador, including imported beer, bottle of water, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, local beer, or a better restaurant for a couple
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Ecuador
What currency is used in Ecuador?
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
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
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Ecuador
(The last update: 4 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Ecuador:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.5
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $35
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.5
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.98
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.66
- Cappuccino $2.4
- Espresso Coffee $1.7
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.1
Price changes in previous years in Ecuador
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.4, 2012: $1.8, 2013: $2, 2014: $1.9, 2015: $2.1, 2016: $2.2, 2017: $2.2, and 2018: $2.1
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $20, 2011: $13.5, 2012: $15, 2013: $18, 2014: $20, 2015: $25, 2016: $25, 2017: $28, and 2018: $30
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $1, 2011: $1, 2012: $1, 2013: $1, 2014: $1.2, 2015: $1.1, 2016: $1.2, 2017: $1.5, and 2018: $1.5.
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Ecuador?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.72, 2011: $0.74, 2012: $0.73, 2013: $0.78, 2014: $0.87, 2015: $0.85, 2016: $0.81, 2017: $0.77, and 2018: $0.73 in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.7, 2011: $0.49, 2012: $0.51, 2013: $0.48, 2014: $0.54, 2015: $0.57, 2016: $0.5, 2017: $0.52, and 2018: $0.46
