Cost of Living in Quito, Ecuador

Quito has a cost of living index of 28/100 (New York = 100). It is 72% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

28/100
Cost Index
$604/mo
Median Income
45/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$730/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$550/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
TransportationScore: 18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 20/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 22/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 22/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 22/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: La Mariscal, Cumbayá, González Suárez

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quito cheap to live in?

Quito has a cost of living index of 28/100, where New York = 100. It is 72% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Quito?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Quito costs approximately $730/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $550/month.

Is Quito good for digital nomads?

Quito has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Quito?

The median net monthly salary in Quito is approximately $604 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Quito compare to New York for cost of living?

Quito (cost index 28) is 72% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,800/month by moving from New York to Quito.

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