Loja vs Manta
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Loja leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Manta where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Manta's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Loja | Manta |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 70 | 64 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Safety | 65 | 56 |
| Summer °C | 14.9 | 25.4 |
| Winter °C | 13.6 | 23.1 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | tsunami |
Loja vs Manta: the short answer
Loja comes out ahead on overall livability (70/100), modestly above Manta (64/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Manta is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Loja 48 vs Manta 48, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Manta runs warmer in summer (about 25.4°C peak vs 14.9°C in Loja), while winter lows sit near 13.6°C in Loja and 23.1°C in Manta. On natural-disaster exposure Loja is the safer choice (safety 65/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Loja and tsunami for Manta.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Manta — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Manta — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Loja — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Loja — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Loja or Manta better to live in?
Loja scores higher overall — 70 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Loja or Manta?
Manta has the lower cost of living (cost index 48 vs 48; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Loja or Manta?
Manta — summer highs reach about 25.4°C versus 14.9°C in Loja.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Loja or Manta?
Loja (disaster-safety 65/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Loja, tsunami in Manta.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Loja?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Loja on our risk index.
How is the Loja vs Manta comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.