Manta, Ecuador 🇪🇨
#1459
-0.948287, -80.71979
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for taxis/buses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day for meals at local restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Per day for local attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not typically needed for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees vary by nationality |
| Total |
$710.00
$2,120.00
$90.00
|
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)
$300.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices may vary based on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might offer it for less.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Cost varies between local bars and international venues.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Typical price for a meal at a local eatery.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.00
Prices at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.80
Price can vary based on season and supply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Standard white bread from local bakeries.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Price for a liter of regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Commonly available staple food.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Cost may vary based on freshness and source.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.00
Prices can vary significantly based on quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Price varies by brand and availability.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate for distance traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers local public transportation.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.00
Current price for a liter of gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with data included.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Pricing may vary by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Prices can vary depending on facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Average cost per hour at local courts.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard pricing for regular screenings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Price for mid-range brands.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Price for casual summer dresses.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Price range for mid-tier brands.
per pair