How expensive is Quito compared to the rest of Ecuador?

Quito ranks #459 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.9% cheaper 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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Quito

Dicht bij het Ecuador-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #459 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 20.5% van de steden wereldwijd

-0.9%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-0.9%

Huur

0.0%

Boodschappen

-0.2%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Quito

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 483/mo	USD 313/mo	35%
3-Kamer	USD 950/mo	USD 547/mo	42%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Quito has a cost of living index of 22.5 (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.

22.5

Index

Sources

2.9

Gap between sources