๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador · #464 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Quito?

77.7% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-77.7%
vs NYC
USD 483
1-BR, city centre
49.3
Purchasing Power
Weak
Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March โ€“ October 2026

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Compare your salary: move to Quito?

Cost breakdown: Quito

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
22.3 Affordable
Rent
10.5 Very affordable
Groceries
34.7 Very affordable
Restaurants
42.2 Affordable
Purchasing Power
49.3 Weak

Rent in Quito

1-BR, city centre USD 483/mo
1-BR, outside centre USD 313/mo
3-BR, city centre USD 950/mo
3-BR, outside centre USD 547/mo
Save by going outside centre 35% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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