Riobamba is the cheapest of Ecuador's 9 priced cities — $311 a month in essentials, 64% below Santo Domingo at $857. The average net salary of $334 covers that 1.1×. 90.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 7 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 14°C, Feb 15°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 | $95 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $115 |
| Groceries | $82 |
| Dining out | $76 |
| Utilities | $47 |
| Local transport | $11 |
| Essentials / mo | $311 |
| Avg net salary | $334 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $190 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $225 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Riobamba, 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 | $16.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.33 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.42 |
| 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 | $1.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.72 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $2.00 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.90 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.00 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.28 |
| Taxi start | $1.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.12 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.83 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $20.00 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.85 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Riobamba has 90.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Riobamba 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 | 15.1°C | 15°C | 82% | 84% | 157 mm |
| Feb | 15.3°C | 15.5°C | 84% | 90% | 167 mm |
| Mar | 15.1°C | 15.4°C | 85% | 93% | 236 mm |
| Apr | 15.2°C | 15.3°C | 85% | 91% | 191 mm |
| May | 15.3°C | 15.2°C | 83% | 85% | 121 mm |
| Jun | 14.4°C | 13.7°C | 82% | 79% | 85 mm |
| Jul | 14.1°C | 12.9°C | 77% | 73% | 57 mm |
| Aug | 14.6°C | 13.2°C | 69% | 69% | 31 mm |
| Sep | 15.3°C | 14.1°C | 67% | 72% | 37 mm |
| Oct | 15.1°C | 14.8°C | 78% | 84% | 114 mm |
| Nov | 15°C | 15°C | 81% | 88% | 135 mm |
| Dec | 15.2°C | 15.2°C | 82% | 85% | 143 mm |
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