Vilcabamba, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$2.50
|
Per day for short-term mobile plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for casual meals |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for local transport or rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for dining at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$1.00
|
Per day for visa fees |
| Total |
$610.00
$1,660.00
$88.50
|
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)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$100.00
Limited availability, prices vary based on amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local beers in bars, imported brands might be more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.50
Simple local eateries offering set lunches.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.25
Includes a burger, fries, and a drink.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.10
Price may vary slightly depending on the season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.25
Freshly baked loaves from local bakeries.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.95
Local brands, slightly cheaper than imported.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.80
Common white rice, different varieties may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Boneless, skinless fillets from local markets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.50
Lean cuts, prices may vary by cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Imported wines, local wines are usually cheaper.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare, additional cost per km applies.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate, may vary slightly depending on time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers local buses within the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.60
Price per liter, subject to change based on government policy.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$20.00
Includes basic calling and data package.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Reliable broadband service, prices can vary by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Basic membership, higher-end gyms may charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Per hour rate, includes court booking.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard ticket price, discounts for students or seniors.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Basic brands, premium brands cost more.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Casual dresses, prices vary by design and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Standard brands, specialized shoes may be pricier.
per pair