How expensive is Quito compared to the rest of Ecuador?

Quito ranks #464 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.5% more expensive than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 10.5 and local purchasing power is 49.3.

What is the average rent in Quito?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Quito city centre costs approximately USD 483 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 313 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 950.

Is Quito affordable to live in?

Quito is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average.

🇪🇨 Ecuador · 2026

Coste de Vida en Quito

Cerca del promedio de Ecuador

Posición #464 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 19.6% de las ciudades del mundo

+0.5%

Coste de Vida

-0.9%

Alquiler

0.0%

Supermercado

-0.2%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Ecuador · Ver ranking de Ecuador →

Precios de Alquiler en Quito

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	USD 483/mo	USD 313/mo	35%
3 Dormitorios	USD 950/mo	USD 547/mo	42%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Quito has a cost of living index of 22.3 (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.

22.3

Index

Sources

3.3

Gap between sources