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 cheap restaurant, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, bottle of water, imported beer, or coffee


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  


Price cheap restaurant $3.5 ($2.5 - $6)

cheap restaurant

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

Price local beer $2 ($1.3 - $4)

local beer

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

Price coffee $2.4 ($1.3 - $3.5)

coffee

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

Price bottle of water $0.66 ($0.5 - $1.5)

bottle of water

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

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7 ($6 - $8)

Burger King or a similar bar

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

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.98 ($0.6 - $2)

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: today)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Ecuador:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.5
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $35
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.5
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.98
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.66
  8. Cappuccino $2.4
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.7
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.1
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

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

Ecuador price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Ecuador price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

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

Ecuador price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Ecuador price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

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.

Ecuador price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Ecuador price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

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

Ecuador price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Ecuador price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

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

Ecuador price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Ecuador price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com