Loja ranks 3rd of 9 priced cities in Ecuador on cost — $423 a month in essentials, 36% above Riobamba, the cheapest. The average net salary of $491 covers that 1.2×. 89.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 7.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 17°C, Sep 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $173 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $263 |
| Groceries | $97 |
| Dining out | $76 |
| Utilities | $47 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $423 |
| Avg net salary | $491 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $295 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $385 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Loja, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $20.50 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.25 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.25 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.00 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.50 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.96 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.67 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.13 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.32 |
| Monthly transit pass | $30.00 |
| Taxi start | $1.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.12 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.71 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $20.00 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.54 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Loja has 89.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Loja runs 12 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.7°C | 18.4°C | 80% | 81% | 201 mm |
| Feb | 17.9°C | 18.8°C | 81% | 87% | 182 mm |
| Mar | 17.8°C | 18.8°C | 82% | 90% | 254 mm |
| Apr | 17.9°C | 18.6°C | 80% | 82% | 165 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18.5°C | 78% | 70% | 93 mm |
| Jun | 17.3°C | 16.9°C | 74% | 65% | 70 mm |
| Jul | 16.9°C | 16.1°C | 72% | 58% | 47 mm |
| Aug | 17.6°C | 16.7°C | 67% | 54% | 29 mm |
| Sep | 18.5°C | 17.9°C | 64% | 60% | 33 mm |
| Oct | 18.4°C | 18.5°C | 70% | 76% | 84 mm |
| Nov | 18.2°C | 18.5°C | 72% | 81% | 121 mm |
| Dec | 18.1°C | 18.7°C | 77% | 80% | 191 mm |
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