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About Otavalo

Otavalo, Ecuador is a charming Andean town with a strong local culture, colorful markets, and stunning mountain views. For digital nomads, it offers a relaxed pace, low cost of living, and friendly community vibes. 🌄🛍️ Wi‑Fi can be decent in town, but amenities are more limited than in bigger cities, so it suits nomads who value culture and calm over nightlife. 💻✨

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 107 mm Feb: 153 mm Mar: 244 mm Apr: 174 mm May: 160 mm Jun: 96 mm Jul: 59 mm Aug: 24 mm Sep: 28 mm Oct: 119 mm Nov: 148 mm Dec: 114 mm Jan: 18°C / 10°C Feb: 19°C / 11°C Mar: 18°C / 11°C Apr: 18°C / 10°C May: 18°C / 10°C Jun: 18°C / 9°C Jul: 19°C / 9°C Aug: 20°C / 9°C Sep: 22°C / 9°C Oct: 21°C / 10°C Nov: 19°C / 11°C Dec: 19°C / 10°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Internet Speed 6.4
Safety 7.1
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Weather 8.2
Nomad Friendly 5.2
Female Friendly 6.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Otavalo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $280.00 per month
Coworking Space $120.00 per month
Coffee $1.80 per cup
Beer $1.20 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.50 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $15.00 per month
Mobile Plan $10.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30.00 per month

Other cities in Ecuador

Other cities in Ecuador
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cuenca $1,790 6.8 Compare
2 Quito $2,170 6.5 Compare
3 Baños $1,735 6.4 Compare
4 Vilcabamba $1,790 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cotacachi EC Ecuador $1,770 6.0 Compare
2 Quito EC Ecuador $2,170 6.5 Compare
3 Mindo EC Ecuador $1,755 5.7 Compare
4 Providencia CO Colombia $1,247 5.0 Compare

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