Cost of living in Quito is 8% higher than in Lanus (without rent).
Rent in Quito is 18% more expensive than in Lanus.
Cost of living including rent in Quito is 12% higher than in Lanus.
Food in Quito is 5% cheaper than in Lanus.
Transport in Quito is 109% more expensive than in Lanus.
| Quito | Lanus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Quito | Lanus | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.63 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.06 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.37 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.26 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.82 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.54 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.6 $ | 20 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 7.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.7 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.88 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.06 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.04 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ | 2.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.6 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.2 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.6 $ | 22.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 534 $ | 439 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 423 $ | 401 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 780 $ | 660 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,507 $ | 2,629 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,142 $ | 1,745 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 561 $ | 622 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.47 % | 39.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.99 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Haircut | 12.1 $ | 8.93 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.5 $ | 80.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 192 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,183 $ | 4,501 $ |