Manta ranks 4th of 9 priced cities in Ecuador on cost — $534 a month in essentials, 72% above Riobamba, the cheapest. The average net salary of $481 covers that 0.9×. 92.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 9.7 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Sep averages 24°C, Mar 27°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 | $177 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $300 |
| Groceries | $82 |
| Dining out | $128 |
| Utilities | $128 |
| Local transport | $19 |
| Essentials / mo | $534 |
| Avg net salary | $481 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $340 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,157 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Manta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.87 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.66 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.00 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.96 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.09 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.75 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.97 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.48 |
| Monthly transit pass | $0.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.75 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.69 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $101.84 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $26.11 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $22.49 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Manta has 92.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the 6th-highest of 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Manta runs 10 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 | 26.8°C | 30.5°C | 77% | 76% | 46 mm |
| Feb | 27.3°C | 32.1°C | 80% | 84% | 110 mm |
| Mar | 27.4°C | 32.5°C | 81% | 82% | 114 mm |
| Apr | 27.3°C | 31.8°C | 79% | 77% | 73 mm |
| May | 26.7°C | 30.6°C | 79% | 75% | 25 mm |
| Jun | 25.7°C | 28.6°C | 78% | 75% | 6 mm |
| Jul | 24.9°C | 27.3°C | 78% | 72% | 4 mm |
| Aug | 24.3°C | 26.3°C | 78% | 69% | 2 mm |
| Sep | 24.2°C | 26.3°C | 78% | 74% | 3 mm |
| Oct | 24.3°C | 26.4°C | 78% | 80% | 6 mm |
| Nov | 24.4°C | 26.4°C | 77% | 76% | 4 mm |
| Dec | 25.7°C | 28.5°C | 77% | 72% | 24 mm |
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