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Baños vs Loja

EC Ecuador EC Ecuador

Baños, Ecuador compared with Loja, Ecuador: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
EC Baños EC Loja
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Nomad score 6.4 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $1,735 / mo $1,590 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 21° / 9°C 24° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 38 Good 45 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EC Baños EC Loja
Average high 17.2°C 20.5°C
Average low 8.1°C 12.5°C
Precipitation 169 mm / mo 110 mm / mo
Sunshine 298 h / mo 296 h / mo
Humidity 80% 83%
Rain days 23.5 / mo 18.8 / mo
Wind speed 10.7 km/h 16.4 km/h

EC Baños · average high by month

EC Loja · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EC Baños EC Loja
US AQI 38 45
PM2.5 3.3 µg/m³ 9.2 µg/m³
PM10 3.4 µg/m³ 9.3 µg/m³
Ozone 85 µg/m³ 24 µg/m³
UV index 8.3 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EC Baños EC Loja
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.6 2.5
Local Payment Services 5.8 5.3
Startup Scene 2.7 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EC Baños EC Loja
Air Conditioning 3.0 3.1
Green Spaces 8.8 7.4
Natural Disaster Risk 4.4 6.2
Noise Pollution 5.4 5.7
Seasonal Variety 3.8 3.1
Weather 8.0 7.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EC Baños EC Loja
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 6.5 6.6
Public WiFi Availability 4.1 4.4
VPN Reliability 7.4 7.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EC Baños EC Loja
Accommodation Cost 8.0 7.7
Cost of Living 8.2 7.9
Currency Stability 8.0 8.7
Entertainment Cost 7.7 7.5
Food & Groceries 8.3 8.2
Gym Membership Cost 7.3 7.1
Transportation Cost 8.7 8.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EC Baños EC Loja
Culture 6.6 7.5
Indoors Fun 4.3 4.9
Language Learning Opportunities 5.8 6.5
Local Experiences & Tours 8.5 7.1
Nightlife 5.9 4.7
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EC Baños EC Loja
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.6 2.1
Nomad Friendly 6.7 4.5
Online Community Presence 3.5 2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EC Baños EC Loja
Cafes with WiFi 6.3 5.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.1 3.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.4 3.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2 2.4
Internet Speed 6.7 6.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EC Baños EC Loja
Fitness Facilities 5.7 5.3
Food Scene 6.8 6.4
Healthy Food Options 6.7 5.8
Yoga Studios 6.9 4.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EC Baños EC Loja
Healthcare 6.1 7.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 8.4
Healthcare Quality 5.1 6.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EC Baños EC Loja
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.3 6.6
Ease of Business Registration 4.1 4.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 4.0
Freedom of Speech 6.2 5.9
Political Stability 4.7 5.3
Tax Friendliness 6.4 5.6
Visa Ease 6.8 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EC Baños EC Loja
Air Quality 8.1 7.5
Cleanliness 6.8 6.8
Environmental Quality 8.2 7.5
Family Friendly 7.1 7.3
Language Barrier 5.2 3.8
Work-Life Balance 8.0 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EC Baños EC Loja
Female Friendly 6.9 7.3
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.9
Safety 7.2 7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EC Baños EC Loja
Airport Connectivity 2.9 3.8
Cycling 5.0 3.1
Intercity Travel Options 6.4 5.6
Public Transit 3.6 5.3
Ride-sharing Services 2.0 3.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.8 2.6
Walkability 7.4 6.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EC Baños EC Loja
Coworking Quality 4.0 4.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.9 3.6
Networking Opportunities 4.1 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 3.3 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EC Baños EC Loja
Jeans $45 per pair $45 per pair
Summer Dress $28 per dress $30 per dress
Running Shoes $85 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EC Baños EC Loja
Dining Out $60 per month $65 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EC Baños EC Loja
Cinema Ticket $6.00 per ticket $6.50 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
EC Baños EC Loja
Coffee $2.50 per cup $2.25 per cup
Beer $2.25 per pint $1.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.50 per meal $3.50 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $30 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.50 per meal $7.00 per meal
Apples $1.90 per kg $2.10 per kg
Bread $1.60 per loaf $1.60 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.85 per bottle $0.85 per bottle
Milk $1.05 per liter $1.05 per liter
Rice $1.25 per kg $1.15 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.20 per kg $6.50 per kg
Beef $7.50 per kg $7.80 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EC Baños EC Loja
Groceries $180 per month $180 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EC Baños EC Loja
Doctor Visit (GP) $30 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.50 per purchase $8.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EC Baños EC Loja
Housing $250 per month $220 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $325 per month $285 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $750 per month $550 per month
Coworking Space $130 per month $115 per month
Coliving Space $450 per month $400 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EC Baños EC Loja
Internet & Mobile $25 per month $15 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EC Baños EC Loja
Leisure Activities $30 per month $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EC Baños EC Loja
Haircut $8.00 per visit $6.00 per visit
Laundry $6.50 per kg $5.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
EC Baños EC Loja
Mobile Plan $15 per month $15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $25 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $10 one-time
Gym Membership $30 per month $35 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
EC Baños EC Loja
Transportation $20 per month $25 per month
Taxi Start $1.50 per trip $1.25 per trip
Taxi per km $1.00 per km $0.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $15 per month $15 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.50 per trip $3.50 per trip
Gasoline $0.64 per liter $0.65 per liter
Scooter Rental $15 per month $10 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EC Baños EC Loja
Utilities $35 per month $35 per month