A Week Of Mercado Groceries For Under Ten Dollars | Frugal Strategy Ecuador Cost Of Living #travel

Discover how to secure a full week of fresh Mercado produce and pantry staples for under $10 in Otavalo, Ecuador. I omitted the olive oil but it will last a long time. Executing a Frugal Strategy means sourcing food directly from the local mercado. I secured pounds of black beans, lentils, mote, potatoes, bananas, and fresh vegetables for a grand total of $7.25. Relying on these fresh, local ingredients allows for a Guide-Level Budget lifestyle without sacrificing the quality of your meals, proving that the cost of living advantage extends far beyond rent. 🌎 Join the Frugal Travel Tribe & Plan Your Escape: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FrugalSoloTravelTips 00:00 The Under $10 Mercado Challenge 00:13 Black Beans, Lentils, and Mote 00:27 Bulk Potatoes 00:33 Fresh Orito Bananas 00:43 Zucchini, Carrots, Onions, and Peppers 01:05 The Complete Grocery Haul Breakdown 01:15 Splurging on Imported Spanish Olive Oil 02:08 The Real Cost of Living Advantage 🌎 Frugal Travel Hub: https://fastfreds.com/travel 🛶 Rafting Bookings: https://fastfreds.com/raft/ (Code: ff10off) 📖 Ocoee Guidebook: https://fastfreds.com/OcoeeRiverGuidebook/ 📱 Facebook: https://facebook.com/FastFred.River.Rat 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/FastFred.River.Rat 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@FastFredRuddock 💸 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/FastFredRiverRat (Last 4: 5926) ☕ PayPal: https://paypal.com/paypalme/FastFredRiverRat