Cost of Living in Quito
Summary of cost of living in Quito, Ecuador:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,088.5$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 557.2$, excluding rent.
- Quito is 63.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Quito is, on average, 83.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 37.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.88 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.25 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.95 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.10 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.71 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.08 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.46 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.40 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.79 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.91 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.48 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.54 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.81 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.94 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.59 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.89 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.41 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 9.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.69 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,166.67 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 31.96 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.55 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 27.50 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 39.90 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.33 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 308.25 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,360.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 58.36 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 44.30 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.50 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 94.38 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 448.12 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 324.06 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 756.94 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 539.69 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 154.84 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 86.93 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 666.44 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.19 |
Prices in Quito
This city had 764 entries in the past 12 months by 56 different contributors.
Last update: 6 October 2025
Last update: 6 October 2025
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Quito have rich country prices and third world salaries.