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

Costul Vieții în Quito

Aproape de media din Ecuador

Locul #459 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 20.5% din orașele din lume

-0.9%

Costul vieții

-0.9%

Chirie

0.0%

Alimente

-0.2%

Putere de cumpărare

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Prețuri chirii în Quito

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 483/mo	USD 313/mo	35%
3 camere	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