Loja, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Nomad Score:
63%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.75
$650.50
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.30
$85.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.75
$60.99
$3.50
|
Daily rate for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.80
$350.40
$12.50
|
Daily rate for basic meals |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.25
$120.50
$8.00
|
Daily rate for taxis and buses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.45
$200.90
$15.00
|
Daily rate for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$125.30
$10.00
|
Daily rate for entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.70
$150.60
$0.00
|
Usually not required for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Typically one-time entry fee |
| Total |
$629.00
$1,774.79
$94.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$280.87
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$85.50
Price varies with facilities offered and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.95
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.25
Local beers are usually cheaper than imported brands.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.75
Typical for a small local restaurant. Prices might be higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.30
Pricing typical for international chains like McDonald's.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.40
Price may vary slightly with season and availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.15
Cost for a standard loaf. Artisanal bread may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.05
Local brands are typically more economical.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.95
Price for white rice. Organic or specialty types may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Price for boneless, skinless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.60
Cost for standard cuts. Premium cuts will be higher.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.75
Price for a mid-range bottle. Import taxes may affect price.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Standard starting fare. Additional charges may apply at night.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.70
Rates may vary slightly by company.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$18.00
Covers local buses and some intercity routes.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.77
Price per liter for regular gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$20.50
Includes calls, texts, and basic data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$39.99
High-speed internet. Prices may vary by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$27.50
Mid-range gym facilities. Premium gyms may cost more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Hourly rate. Reservations may be required.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.80
Regular screening. 3D or special events may cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$32.75
Price for standard brands. Premium brands will be higher.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.50
Cost for a casual dress. Designer labels will be more expensive.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Price for a mid-range brand like Nike or Adidas.
per pair