Cost of living in La Libertad

In La Libertad, Ecuador, living costs about $813 per month for one person and $1929 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is La Libertad compared to other cities?

La Libertad is 8% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does La Libertad compare to your city?

La Libertad is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in La Libertad is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in La Libertad?

Who is La Libertad a good fit for?

La Libertad is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is La Libertad so expensive?

The primary driver of higher costs in La Libertad is rent and utilities, which can strain budgets. This can make it challenging for those without sufficient income.

Is food expensive in La Libertad?

No, food is 15% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. This can help balance overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in La Libertad?

Yes, public transport is 61% lower than the European benchmark, making it very budget-friendly. This significantly reduces overall commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
813 $
Without Rent
414 $
Rent & Utilities
398 $
Food
289 $
Transport
35 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
454 $
GDP per Capita
6,533 $
Freedom Index
7.03
Lifespan
78 years
Speak English
2%
Population
112.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 3.53 $
Dinner 40.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.07 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.51 $
Capuccino 2.61 $
Coke, 330ml 0.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.38 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.3 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.27 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.53 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.03 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.97 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.14 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.71 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.04 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.89 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.84 $
Cigarette pack 5.65 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.35 $
Monthly Pass 22.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.77 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 34.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.86 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.94 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.9 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.75 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 37 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 58 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 29.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 315 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 520 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 398 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 684 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,256 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,934 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 454 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 9.20%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.54 $
Haircut 7.51 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 95.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 247 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,438 $

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La Libertad vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 12% more expensive) La Libertad vs Quito (Quito is 11% more expensive) La Libertad vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 5% less expensive) La Libertad vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 27% less expensive) La Libertad vs Duran (Duran is 1% less expensive) La Libertad vs Machala (Machala is 27% less expensive) La Libertad vs Manta (Manta is 7% more expensive) La Libertad vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 7% less expensive) La Libertad vs Loja (Loja is 24% less expensive) La Libertad vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 20% less expensive)
Peru
La Libertad vs Lima (Lima is 21% more expensive) La Libertad vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 31% less expensive) La Libertad vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 14% less expensive) La Libertad vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 37% less expensive) La Libertad vs Callao (Callao is 4% less expensive) La Libertad vs Piura (Piura is 31% less expensive) La Libertad vs Cusco (Cusco is 21% less expensive) La Libertad vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 39% less expensive) La Libertad vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 27% less expensive) La Libertad vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 16% less expensive)
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La Libertad vs Caracas (Caracas is 29% more expensive) La Libertad vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 13% less expensive) La Libertad vs Valencia (Valencia is 4% less expensive) La Libertad vs Maracay (Maracay is 11% less expensive) La Libertad vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 12% less expensive) La Libertad vs Barinas (Barinas is 2% less expensive) La Libertad vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 10% more expensive) La Libertad vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 16% more expensive) La Libertad vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 7% more expensive) La Libertad vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 12% more expensive)
Colombia
La Libertad vs Bogota (Bogota is 7% more expensive) La Libertad vs Medellin (Medellin is 7% more expensive) La Libertad vs Cali (Cali is 10% less expensive) La Libertad vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 3% less expensive) La Libertad vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 8% less expensive) La Libertad vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 32% less expensive) La Libertad vs Soacha (Soacha is 8% less expensive) La Libertad vs Soledad (Soledad is 3% more expensive) La Libertad vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 42% less expensive) La Libertad vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 21% less expensive)
Brazil
La Libertad vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 24% more expensive) La Libertad vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 17% more expensive) La Libertad vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 1% less expensive) La Libertad vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 12% less expensive) La Libertad vs Salvador (Salvador is 9% less expensive) La Libertad vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 3% less expensive) La Libertad vs Manaus (Manaus is 2% less expensive) La Libertad vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 6% less expensive) La Libertad vs Recife (Recife is 5% less expensive) La Libertad vs Goiania (Goiania is 19% less expensive)
Argentina
La Libertad vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 12% more expensive) La Libertad vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 14% more expensive) La Libertad vs Rosario (Rosario is 22% less expensive) La Libertad vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 15% less expensive) La Libertad vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 8% less expensive) La Libertad vs Salta (Salta is 10% less expensive) La Libertad vs San Juan (San Juan is 19% less expensive) La Libertad vs Lanus (Lanus is 1% less expensive) La Libertad vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 52% less expensive) La Libertad vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 13% less expensive)
Bolivia
La Libertad vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 6% less expensive) La Libertad vs La Paz (La Paz is 17% less expensive) La Libertad vs El Alto (El Alto is 21% less expensive) La Libertad vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 34% less expensive) La Libertad vs Sucre (Sucre is 19% less expensive) La Libertad vs Oruro (Oruro is 26% less expensive) La Libertad vs Potosi (Potosi is 39% less expensive) La Libertad vs Tarija (Tarija is 23% less expensive) La Libertad vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 34% less expensive) La Libertad vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 5% less expensive)
Paraguay
La Libertad vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 18% less expensive) La Libertad vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 35% less expensive) La Libertad vs Luque (Luque is 26% less expensive) La Libertad vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 24% less expensive) La Libertad vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 36% less expensive) La Libertad vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 49% less expensive) La Libertad vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 37% less expensive) La Libertad vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 34% less expensive) La Libertad vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 33% less expensive)