In Riobamba, Ecuador, living costs about $545 per month for one person and $1437 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Riobamba is 38% cheaper overall.
Riobamba is 75% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Riobamba is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Riobamba 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 primary driver is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs are 29% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 63% lower than the European benchmark, providing excellent value for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.5 $ |
| Dinner | 15.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.41 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.57 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 254 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,074 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,581 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 251 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.31% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.82 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,661 $ |