Cost of living calculator
Build a realistic Ecuador budget
Pick a city and six lifestyle levels. Your estimate updates immediately and stays visible while you adjust it.
Household
1 person
Live monthly estimate
$1,700
$20,400 per year
Lifestyle settings
Housing
$750Nice 2BR in Yanuncay or El Vergel
Food & Groceries
$350Markets + restaurants 2–3x/week
Transportation
$100Bus + taxis/Uber 3–4x/week
Healthcare
$150IESS enrolled + private visits as needed
Utilities & Internet
$100Normal household, fiber internet (100 Mbps)
Lifestyle & Entertainment
$250Gym ($30), hobbies, occasional day trips
How these estimates work
These planning figures reflect common 2026 costs reported by expats in Ecuador. They are directional, not quotes. Housing, imported goods, insurance, and frequent travel create the biggest swings.
Changing city resets every category to the moderate level so the comparison starts from a consistent baseline.