Cost of Living

Ecuador

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Ecuador — average cost index 16/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 16 to 16. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

16/100
Avg cost index
Quito
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Ecuador

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Quito16

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecuador cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Ecuador, the average cost-of-living index is 16 (New York = 100) — from 16 in Quito to 16 in Quito. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Ecuador?

Quito is the most affordable city we track in Ecuador, with a cost-of-living index of 16 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $730/month.

How much does it cost to live in Ecuador per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Ecuador for roughly $320–$448/month. Costs scale up toward Quito. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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