Quito, Ecuador is About average overall. Monthly costs are about $902 for one person and $2227 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Quito are 2% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Quito is 64% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Quito is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.
Quito is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of higher costs in Quito is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs in Quito are 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 2% higher than the European benchmark, but it remains a viable option for many residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.63 $ |
| Dinner | 35.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.54 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 22.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 39.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.88 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 7.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 29 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 44 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 29.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 423 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 780 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,507 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,142 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 561 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.47% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.99 $ |
| Haircut | 12.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,183 $ |