At a glance
 EC
Cotacachi
|
 CO
Providencia
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,770 / mo | $1,247 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 13°C | 23° / 14°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 20 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.6°C | 19.9°C |
| Average low | 10.5°C | 10.7°C |
| Precipitation | 119 mm / mo | 188 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 313 h / mo | 295 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% |
| Rain days | 16.8 / mo | 22 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12 km/h | 11.3 km/h |
EC
Cotacachi · average high by month
J 19
F 19
M 19
A 19
M 19
J 19
J 19
A 21
S 22
O 21
N 20
D 20
CO
Providencia · average high by month
J 19
F 19
M 19
A 19
M 20
J 19
J 21
A 21
S 22
O 20
N 19
D 19
Air quality
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 45 | 20 |
| PM2.5 | 1.3 µg/m³ | 2.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 1.3 µg/m³ | 2.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 68 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 5.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Startup Scene | 2.3 | 2.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Weather | 8.1 | 5.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.7 | 4.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 5.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.2 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living | 8.6 | 6.3 |
| Currency Stability | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 5.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.3 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 9.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.4 | 2.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.0 | 5.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.9 | 3.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.2 | 4.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Political Stability | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.7 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Cleanliness | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.2 | 2.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.4 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 5.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $35 per pair | $22 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $25 per dress | $17 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $60 per pair | $50 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $40 per month | $42 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.00 per ticket | $3.36 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.80 per cup | $1.12 per cup |
| Beer | $1.50 per pint | $1.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.00 per meal | $5.05 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $25 per meal | $28 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.00 per meal | $6.17 per meal |
| Apples | $2.50 per kg | $1.68 per kg |
| Bread | $1.20 per loaf | $1.12 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.70 per bottle | $0.56 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.00 per liter | $0.98 per liter |
| Rice | $1.20 per kg | $0.84 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.50 per kg | $3.36 per kg |
| Beef | $8.00 per kg | $5.05 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $180 per month | $112 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $22 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $30 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.00 per purchase | $4.20 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $250 per month | $182 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $350 per month | $280 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $800 per month | $420 per month |
| Coworking Space | $80 per month | $98 per month |
| Coliving Space | $450 per month | $336 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $17 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $14 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $6.00 per visit | $4.20 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.00 per kg | $4.20 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $8.41 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $35 per month | $25 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.00 one-time | $7.01 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $28 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $8.41 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $20 per month | $22 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.50 per trip | $1.40 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.80 per km | $0.70 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $25 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.00 per trip | $3.36 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.26 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $15 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Cotacachi
|
CO
Providencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $40 per month | $34 per month |