Cost of living in Riobamba, Ecuador

Summary of cost of living in Riobamba

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,008
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $777
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Riobamba
Current as of Nov 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $5.01
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $4.04
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $2.11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.89
12 eggs, large $1.88
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.28
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $3.64
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $1.24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $0.93
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.17
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $8
2 liters of coca-cola $1.99
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.66
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $456
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $314
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $46
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $279
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $200
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $30
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $28
40” flat screen tv $573
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $281
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $8
Hourly rate for cleaning help $9
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $49
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $44
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $122
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $71
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $18,358
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.60
Monthly ticket public transport $26
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $14
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $30
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.78
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.87
4 rolls of toilet paper $1.33
Tube of toothpaste $1.83
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $7
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $18
2 tickets to the movies $10
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $50
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $23
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $4.50
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $3.31
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $2.45
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.40
1 month of gym membership in business district $31
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $4.28
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: November 23, 2023

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