Common information

Capital
Quito
Language
Spanish, Quechua
Currency
US Dollar
Population
15 223 680
Phone code
+593

Cost of living and prices in Ecuador

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre275USD/month
in city centre345USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre479USD/month
in city centre593USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people35 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle10 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass21 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hour10 USD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc21,000 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc27,277 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month34 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour17 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair56 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc48 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair97 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair82 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month46 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month13 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom345 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom275 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom593 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom479 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,250 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,104 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month502 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year10.02

List of largest cities in Ecuador

Ratings

Main factors in Ecuador

Leisure quality
7.1
Quality of life
7.6
Travelers rating
7.4
Travelers rating
7.2
English speaking
6.9
Nightlife
5.7
Coworking spaces
5.8
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
5.7

Safety in Ecuador

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
5
Racial tolerance
6.5
Female friendly
6.5
Friendliness to foreigners
7.7
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
4

Availability of prices in Ecuador

Cost of living
7.2
Rent, price
9.1
Products, price
7.4
Restaurants, price
8.1
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Ecuador

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
8.4
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
8

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Ecuador

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 27 28 28 28 29 28 29 31 28 27 27 28 31
Average high, °C 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 21 22 22
Average temperature, °C 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 19 19 20
Average low, °C 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 15 15 14 14 14 15
Record low, °C 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 8 8 8 8
Rain, days 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 13
Fog, days 7 7 7 6 5 5 6 6 7 6 6 6 75
Thunderstorms, days 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 12
Average precipitation, mm. 29 39 29 48 128 161 182 148 86 42 18 17 927
Relative humidity, % 60 61 60 60 61 64 63 62 62 60 59 58 61
Relative humidity morning, % 67 68 67 68 70 71 71 71 70 68 67 67 69
Relative humidity evening, % 52 54 53 53 54 55 54 55 55 54 52 52 54
Wind speed, km/h 10 11 11 12 11 9 10 9 10 10 11 12 10
Day Length, часов 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12
Dew point, °C 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 13 13 12 165
Growing degree-day, °C 292 306 304 327 332 305 339 328 326 298 287 287 3732
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 16 16 16 15 16 16 17 17 16 14 15 16 16