General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $107.2 billion |
| Size | 283,561 km² |
| Population | 17.6 million |
| Population density | 62.4/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.4 |
| City population | 62.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 14∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 94.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 14.6% |
| Population able to speak english | 16.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 48.9 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 5.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LATAM Ecuador |
| Main airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 12% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $6500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 22.2/MBits |
| Tld | .ec |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 58.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 85% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Mercado Libre |
| Supermarket | Supermaxi |
| Pharmacy | Farmacias Cruz Azul |
| Drugstore | Fybeca |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceviche | A seafood dish made with raw fish or shellfish marinated in lime juice, onions, and other spices | $5-10 |
| Encebollado | A fish stew made with onions, tomatoes, and spices | $3-5 |
| Guatita | A tripe stew made with potatoes, onions, and spices | $4-6 |
| Llapingachos | Potato pancakes served with cheese, onions, and tomatoes | $2-4 |
| Locro | A potato soup made with cheese, onions, and spices | $3-5 |
| Seco de chivo | A goat stew made with tomatoes, onions, and spices | $6-8 |
| Arroz con pollo | A chicken and rice dish made with tomatoes, onions, and spices | $4-6 |
| Patacones | Fried green plantains served with cheese, onions, and tomatoes | $2-4 |
| Fritada | Fried pork served with potatoes, onions, and tomatoes | $5-7 |
| Humitas | Corn cakes made with cheese, onions, and spices | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Canelazo | A hot cinnamon-flavored drink made with sugarcane alcohol, cinnamon, and water | 2-3 |
| Colada Morada | A purple-colored drink made with blackberries, spices, and flour | 2-3 |
| Chicha | A fermented corn drink that can be sweet or sour | 1-2 |
| Horchata | A refreshing drink made with rice, milk, and sugar | 2-3 |
| Jugo de Fruta | Fresh fruit juice, typically made with tropical fruits like mango, papaya, or pineapple | 2-3 |
| Limonada | Lemonade | 1-2 |
| Maracuyá | Passion fruit juice | 2-3 |
| Piña Colada | A tropical cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum | 4-5 |
| Ron | Ecuadorian rum | 3-4 |
| Té | Tea | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Panama hat | A traditional hat made from toquilla straw | $20-$100 |
| Otavalo textiles | Handwoven textiles from the Otavalo region | $10-$50 |
| Tagua jewelry | Jewelry made from the seeds of the tagua palm tree | $5-$20 |
| Ceramic figurines | Handcrafted figurines made from local clay | $5-$20 |
| Chocolate | Ecuador is known for its high-quality chocolate | $5-$20 |
| Coffee | Ecuadorian coffee is known for its rich flavor | $10-$20 |
| Wood carvings | Handcrafted wood carvings from local artisans | $20-$100 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather goods, such as wallets, belts, and bags | $20-$100 |
| Silver jewelry | Silver jewelry made from local silver | $30-$100 |
| Gold jewelry | Gold jewelry made from local gold | $100-$1000 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Carnival | February or March | Celebrates the week before Ash Wednesday with parades, costumes, and music |
| Independence Day | August 10 | Commemorates Ecuador’s independence from Spain in 1822 |
| Day of the Dead | November 2 | Celebrates the memory of deceased loved ones |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El Comercio |
| Online news | El Universo |
| Tv | Ecuavisa |
| Radio | Radio Quito |