Close to the Ecuador average
Ranked #459 of 577 cities · More expensive than 20.5% of cities worldwide
Compared to Ecuador average · See Ecuador ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | USD 483/mo | USD 313/mo | 35% |
| 3-Bedroom | USD 950/mo | USD 547/mo | 42% |
Quito has a cost of living index of 22.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Quito is affordable by global standards (ranked #459 of 577 cities). It is 0.9% cheaper than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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