Santo Domingo is the most expensive of Ecuador's 9 priced cities — $857 a month in essentials, 176% above Riobamba at $311. The average net salary of $614 covers that 0.7×. 86.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 11.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 23°C, Apr 24°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 | $348 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $699 |
| Groceries | $124 |
| Dining out | $232 |
| Utilities | $134 |
| Local transport | $19 |
| Essentials / mo | $857 |
| Avg net salary | $614 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $610 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,446 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santo Domingo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.30 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.52 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.81 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.46 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.58 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.38 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.24 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.47 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.58 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.42 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.50 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.77 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.31 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.60 |
| Monthly transit pass | $18.89 |
| Taxi start | $3.43 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.32 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.40 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $96.04 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.68 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.70 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santo Domingo has 86.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the lowest of the 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Santo Domingo runs 16 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 | 23.2°C | 27°C | 88% | 90% | 394 mm |
| Feb | 23.5°C | 27.5°C | 88% | 93% | 398 mm |
| Mar | 23.7°C | 27.8°C | 88% | 92% | 438 mm |
| Apr | 23.8°C | 27.9°C | 88% | 91% | 395 mm |
| May | 23.8°C | 27.8°C | 87% | 89% | 212 mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 26.5°C | 87% | 87% | 95 mm |
| Jul | 22.7°C | 25.8°C | 86% | 84% | 67 mm |
| Aug | 22.8°C | 25.7°C | 83% | 84% | 39 mm |
| Sep | 23°C | 26°C | 82% | 88% | 55 mm |
| Oct | 23.1°C | 26.2°C | 84% | 93% | 103 mm |
| Nov | 23.1°C | 26.1°C | 82% | 92% | 88 mm |
| Dec | 23.4°C | 26.9°C | 85% | 90% | 223 mm |
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