In Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, living costs about $679 per month for one person and $1703 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Galapagos Islands is 23% cheaper overall.
Galapagos Islands is 72% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Galapagos Islands is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Galapagos Islands tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The cost of living is primarily driven by housing expenses, which can be significant in this region.
Food costs are 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 64% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.42 $ |
| Dinner | 32.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.89 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 21.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 264 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,126 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,124 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 463 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.89% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.38 $ |
| Haircut | 6.99 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,329 $ |