Cheapest priced cityRiobamba$311 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySanto Domingo$857 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$247across 9 priced cities
Riobamba vs the worldCheaper than 511 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free per rolling 12 months, extendable once to 180.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Riobamba | $311 | 90.5 parish | $95 | $115 | $82 | $76 | $47 | $11 | $334 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | $388 | 93.6 parish | $133 | $190 | $76 | $79 | $78 | $22 | $450 |
| Loja | $423 | 89.5 parish | $173 | $263 | $97 | $76 | $47 | $30 | $491 |
| Manta | $534 | 92.4 parish | $177 | $300 | $82 | $128 | $128 | $19 | $481 |
| Quito | $640 | 94.6 parish | $299 | $462 | $110 | $153 | $57 | $21 | $603 |
| Portoviejo | $660 | 93.2 parish | $250 | $300 | $104 | $135 | $155 | $16 | $325 |
| Cuenca | $671 | 92.8 parish | $366 | $467 | $111 | $98 | $66 | $30 | $546 |
| Guayaquil | $800 | 95.6 parish | $386 | $450 | $104 | $135 | $155 | $20 | $590 |
| Santo Domingo | $857 | 86.4 parish | $348 | $699 | $124 | $232 | $134 | $19 | $614 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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