🇪🇨 Ecuador · #451 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Quito

Close to the Ecuador average

Ranked #451 of 546 cities · More expensive than 17.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ecuador average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Quito

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 299/mo USD 224/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 520/mo USD 390/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.0% Average
Rent
-0.3% Average
Groceries
+0.9% Average
Restaurants
+4.3% Average
Purchasing Power
+1.0% Average

Living in Quito: What to Expect

Quito is average by global standards (ranked #451 of 546 cities). It is 1.0% more expensive than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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