Cost of living
Montanita compared to La Libertad (Ecuador)
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Overview comparison
MontanitaLa Libertad (Ecuador)
Consumer prices in La Libertad (Ecuador) are roughly 9% higher than in Montanita.
Cost of living
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| Total with rent one person | 909 | 769 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,841 | 2,221 |
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| Without rent one person | 443 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,330 | 1,669 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 317.06 | 372.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 502.34 | 689.5 |
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| Food person | 272 | 334 |
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| Food family | 726 | 814 |
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| Transport person | 36.35 | 79.48 |
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| Transport family | 116.77 | 202.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.2 years | 68.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.56 | 5.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.63 | 39.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.25 | 7.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.9 | 3.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 302.3 | 400.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 299.66 | 326.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 752.05 | 743.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 461.97 | 587.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.72 | 26.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.99 | 38.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.18 | 30.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.8 | 9.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,607 | 1,687 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,927 | 1,281 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.68% | 23.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.29 | 12.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.71 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.39 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.49 | 10.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 6.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.82 | 6.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Montanita | La Libertad (Ecuador) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.72 | 47.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.51 | 6.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.56 | 41.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.35 | 12.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.65 | 53.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.72 | 98.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 254.62 | 323.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,259 | 6,394 |
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