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General Information WHAT THINGS COST IN ECUADOR
Air Tickets Inside Ecuador	Cleansers and Other Toiletries
Interprovincial Bus Tranport	Going Out
Tranportation Inside Quito	Ecuadorian Drinks
Services	Eating Out
Renting Good Quality Apartments	Groceries
Newspapers and Magazines	Fresh Fruit
Disclaimer note: All of these prices are estimates and are subject to change as much and often as the economy allows, so it's better to just use them as a guide than to depend on them.

Air Tickets Inside Ecuador (Taxes included)
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Guayaquil-Bahía	US$ 23.72	55.05 M	184.64 F
Guayaquil-Cuenca	US$ 29.32	68.05 M	228.23 F
Guayaquil-Galápagos	US$ 68.52	159.03 M	533.36 F
Guayaquil-Loja	US$ 24.84	57.65 M	193.35 F
Guayaquil-Machala	US$ 22.04	51.15 M	171.56 F
Guayaquil-Manta	US$ 23.72	55.05 M	184.64 F
Quito-Tulcán	US$ 22.04	51.15 M	171.56 F
Quito-Coca	US$ 19.8	45.95 M	154.12 F
Quito-Cuenca	US$ 46.12	107.04 M	359 F
Quito-Esmeraldas	US$ 24.28	56.35 M	189 F
Quito-Galápagos	US$ 85.32	198.02 M	664.13 F
Quito-Guayaquil	US$ 46.12	107.04 M	359 F
Quito-Lago Agrio	US$ 25.96	60.25 M	202.07 F
Quito-Loja	US$ 37.72	87.54 M	293.61 F
Quito-Macas	US$ 26.52	61.55 M	206.43 F
Quito-Machala	US$ 51.72	120.04 M	402.59 F
Quito-Manta	US$ 36.6	84.94 M	284.89 F
Quito-Portoviejo	US$ 36.6	84.94 M	284.89 F

Interprovincial Bus Tranport
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Cuenca-Guayaquil	US$ 4.00	9.28 M	31.14 F
Cuenca-Loja	US$ 4.00	9.28 M	31.14 F
Cuenca-Macas	US$ 4.00	9.28 M	31.14 F
Cuenca-Machala	US$ 2.60	6.03 M	20.24 F
Cuenca-Quito	US$ 7.60	17.64 M	59.16 F
Guayaquil-Loja	US$ 5.52	12.81 M	42.97 F
Quito-Ambato	US$ 1.44	3.34 M	11.21 F
Quito-Baños	US$ 1.84	4.27 M	14.32 F
Quito-Cuenca	US$ 7.28	16.9 M	56.67 F
Quito-Esmeraldas	US$ 3.28	7.61 M	25.53 F
Quito-Guayaquil	US$ 5.55	12.88 M	43.2 F
Quito-Ibarra	US$ 1.32	3.06 M	10.27 F
Quito-Lago Agrio	US$ 5.92	13.74 M	46.08 F
Quito-Loja	US$ 8.12	18.85 M	63.21 F
Quito-Santo Domingo	US$ 1.64	3.81 M	12.77 F

Tranportation Inside Quito
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Bus "Popular"	US$ 0.14	0.29 M	0.98 F
Bus "Selectivo" or "Ejecutivo"	US$ 0.20	0.42 M	1.41 F
Trole	US$ 0.10	0.23 M	0.78 F
Taxi (Approx. 8km)	US$ 2.00	4.64 M	15.57 F
Taxi (minimum)	US$ 0.50	1.11 M	3.74 F

Services
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Clean Water (Household usage/month)	US$ 5	9.28 M	31.14 F
Electrical (300 kw/household usage/month)	US$ 12	27.85 M	93.41 F
Telephone (household usage/month)	US$ 12	23.21 M	77.84 F
Unlimited Internet Access (1 month)	US$ 25	58.02 M	194.6 F
Cellular Phone Call (1 minute)	US$ 0.80	1.86 M	6.23 F
Cable TV (1 month)	US$ 14	32.49 M	108.98 F

Renting Good Quality Apartments (per month)
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Ambato	US$ 200	464.18 M	1556.8 F
Cuenca	US$ 200	464.18 M	1556.8 F
Puyo	US$ 100	232.09 M	778.4 F
Esmeraldas	US$ 150	348.14 M	1167.6 F
Guayaquil	US$ 250	580.23 M	1946 F
Loja	US$ 100	232.09 M	778.4 F
Manta	US$ 200	464.18 M	1556.8 F
Quito	US$ 250	580.23 M	1946 F
Santo Domingo	US$ 200	464.18 M	1556.8 F

Furniture and Household Appliances
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Propane Stove with an Oven and 6 Elements	US$ 480	1114.03 M	3736.32 F
Computer (Pentium III)	US$ 750	1740.68 M	5838 F
Living Room Furniture	US$ 600	1392.54 M	4670.4 F
Microwave	US$ 400	928.36 M	3113.6 F
Refrigerator	US$ 720	1671.05 M	5604.48 F
Television	US$ 520	1206.87 M	4047.68 F
VCR	US$ 320	742.69 M	2490.88 F

Newspapers and Magazines
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Newspapers	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
El Comercio (Mon-Fri)	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
El Comercio (Weekends)	US$ 0.35	0.65 M	2.18 F
El Expreso (Mon-Fri)	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
El Hoy (Mon-Fri)	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
El Mercurio(Mon-Fri)	US$ 0.12	0.28 M	0.93 F
El Telégrafo	US$ 0.14	0.32 M	1.09 F
El Universo(Mon-Fri)	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
El Universo (Weekends)	US$ 0.25	0.46 M	1.56 F
La Hora	US$ 0.20	0.46 M	1.56 F
Magazines	US$ 1.08	2.51 M	8.41 F
Buen Hogar	US$ 1.08	2.51 M	8.41 F
Economica Ekos	US$ 2.50	5.8 M	19.46 F
Economica Gestion	US$ 1.40	3.25 M	10.9 F
Hogar	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F
Vistazo	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F

Cleansers and Other Toiletries
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
5 Disposable Razors	US$ 1.00	2.37 M	7.93 F
1 Bar of Laundry Soap	US$ 0.20	0.52 M	1.74 F
Laundry Detergent	US$ 2.00	4.65 M	15.61 F
1 Bar of Hand Soap	US$ 0.80	1.85 M	6.19 F
Dishsoap (1kg)	US$ 1.40	3.17 M	10.64 F
Floor Soap (1lt)	US$ 1.90	4.42 M	14.82 F
Toilet Paper (12 rolls)	US$ 2.90	6.65 M	22.32 F
Toothpaste (228 g)	US$ 2.50	5.74 M	19.27 F
Paper Napkins (300)	US$ 0.90	2.08 M	6.97 F
Shampoo (0.4 lt)	US$ 2.20	5.07 M	17 F
Paper Towel (1 roll)	US$ 1.15	2.68 M	8.98 F

Going Out
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Entrance to Cinemark in Quito (Adults)	US$ 1.68	3.9 M	13.08 F
Entrance to Bullfighting in Ambato	US$ 2.40	5.57 M	18.68 F
Entrance to Bullfighting in Quito	US$ 4.00	9.28 M	31.14 F
Entrance to Multicines in Quito (Adults)	US$ 1.56	3.62 M	12.14 F
Entrance to the Soccer Stadium in Cuenca	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F
Entrance to the Soccer Stadium in Guayaquil	US$ 1.40	3.25 M	10.9 F
Entrance to the Soccer Stadium in Quito	US$ 1.40	3.25 M	10.9 F
Quito City Museum	US$ 0.40	0.93 M	3.11 F
Quito Zoo in Guayllabamba	US$ 0.40	0.93 M	3.11 F

Ecuadorian Drinks
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Carbonated Mineral Water (2lt.)	US$ 0.62	0.42 M	1.4 F
Spring Water (4lt.)	US$ 0.66	1.53 M	5.14 F
Package of Cigarettes (20)	US$ 0.80	1.86 M	6.23 F
Biela Beer 300 cc	US$ 0.50	1.17 M	3.92 F
Club Beer 300 cc	US$ 0.43	0.99 M	3.31 F
Pilsener Beer 578 ml	US$ 0.66	1.53 M	5.14 F
Pilsener Beer 311ml	US$ 0.47	1.09 M	3.66 F
Soft Drink (2 lt)	US$ 1.00	2.32 M	7.78 F
Peach Juice	US$ 1.00	2.31 M	7.76 F
Orange/Mandarine Juice	US$ 0.66	1.53 M	5.14 F
Trópico Liquor (750 cc)	US$ 0.99	2.29 M	7.67 F
Castillo Añejo Rum	US$ 2.56	5.95 M	19.96 F
San Miguel Rum 750 cc	US$ 1.25	2.91 M	9.76 F
Wine (1 bottle)	US$ 3.94	9.15 M	30.69 F

Eating Out
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Rice with Shrimp	US$ 3.00	6.96 M	23.35 F
Rice with Shellfish	US$ 2.50	5.8 M	19.46 F
Shrimp Ceviche	US$ 3.00	6.96 M	23.35 F
Shellfish Ceviche	US$ 2.50	5.8 M	19.46 F
Fish Ceviche	US$ 2.50	5.8 M	19.46 F
Whole Roast Rabbit in Ambato	US$ 9.00	20.89 M	70.06 F
Cup of Ice Cream	US$ 1.50	2.32 M	7.78 F
Whole Roast Guinea Pig with Fries in Ambato	US$ 9.00	20.89 M	70.06 F
Encebollado	US$ 1.50	3.48 M	11.68 F
Fruit Salad	US$ 1.50	3.48 M	11.68 F
Hamburger	US$ 1.00	2.32 M	7.78 F
Hot Dog	US$ 1.00	2.32 M	7.78 F
Chowder of Potatoes and Pork Skin	US$ 1.50	3.48 M	11.68 F
Stewed Corn with Toasted Pork	US$ 1.00	2.32 M	7.78 F
1 BBQ	US$ 3.50	8.12 M	27.24 F
Pizza(6 People)	US$ 7.60	17.64 M	59.16 F
Pizza(4 People)	US$ 5.00	11.6 M	38.92 F

Groceries
..	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
French Bread (4 people)	US$ 0.50	1.11 M	3.74 F
Sunflower Oil (1 lt)	US$ 1.85	4.27 M	14.32 F
Corn Oil ( 1 lt)	US$ 2.15	4.94 M	16.58 F
Soya Oil (1 lt)	US$ 1.25	2.85 M	9.57 F
Rice (1kg)	US$ 1.10	2.58 M	8.64 F
Tuna (0.184 kg)	US$ 0.55	1.25 M	4.2 F
Tina (0.354 kg)	US$ 1.10	2.6 M	8.72 F
Sugar (2kg)	US$ 0.80	1.9 M	6.38 F
Pork (1kg)	US$ 3.10	7.19 M	24.13 F
Chicken (1kg)	US$ 1.30	3.06 M	10.27 F
Beef (1 kg)	US$ 2.38	5.52 M	18.53 F
Pasta (0.4 kg)	US$ 0.40	0.91 M	3.04 F
Flour (1 kg)	US$ 0.80	1.86 M	6.23 F
12 Eggs	US$ 1.00	2.27 M	7.63 F
Deli Ham (1 kg)	US$ 8.00	18.54 M	62.19 F
Deli Chicken (1 kg)	US$ 6.85	15.87 M	53.24 F
Milk in a Box (1 lt)	US$ 0.55	1.35 M	4.51 F
Milk in a Bag (1 lt)	US$ 0.40	0.95 M	3.19 F
Corn Starch (0.4 kg)	US$ 0.60	1.39 M	4.67 F
Fruit Jams (0.295 kg)	US$ 0.80	1.79 M	5.99 F
Honey (0.62 kg)	US$ 3.80	8.75 M	29.35 F
Bread (1 person)	US$ 0.06	0.14 M	0.47 F
Potatoes (5 kg)	US$ 4.50	10.44 M	35.03 F
Freash Fish (1 kg)	US$ 4.00	9.28 M	31.14 F
Mozzarella Cheese	US$ 1.60	3.76 M	12.61 F
Salt (1 kg)	US$ 0.15	0.35 M	1.17 F
Sausages (300gr)	US$ 1.50	3.48 M	11.68 F
Sardines (0.426 kg)	US$ 0.69	1.6 M	5.37 F
Tomatoes (1 kg)	US$ 0.55	1.28 M	4.28 F
Yogurt (2 lt)	US$ 2.70	6.27 M	21.02 F

Fresh Fruit
.	US Dollars	German Marks	French Francs
Strawberries (1 kg)	US$ 2.00	4.64 M	15.57 F
25 Mangos	US$ 1.40	3.25 M	10.9 F
25 Apples	US$ 2.00	4.64 M	15.57 F
1 Cantalope	US$ 0.60	1.39 M	4.67 F
25 Oranges	US$ 0.80	1.86 M	6.23 F
25 Pears	US$ 1.60	3.71 M	12.45 F
1 Pineapple	US$ 0.48	1.11 M	3.74 F
8 Bananas	US$ 0.32	0.74 M	2.49 F
1 Watermelon	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F
25 Taxos	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F
25 Tree Tomatoes	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F
Grapes ( 1kg)	US$ 2.00	4.64 M	15.57 F
Uvillas (1kg)	US$ 1.20	2.79 M	9.34 F