Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Erdenet, Mongolia
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (28,252 ₮) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (19,109 ₮) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (9,250 ₮) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (2,754 ₮) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (5,966 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (4,114 ₮) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (13,115 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (5,237 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (3,415 ₮) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (3,818 ₮) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (38,958 ₮) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (5,734 ₮) | 3,675 ₮ | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (2,557 ₮) | 2,756 ₮ | - 7% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (2,110,390 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (1,241,358 ₮) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (147,590 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (1,535,035 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (830,089 ₮) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (99,535 ₮) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (70,284 ₮) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $538 (1,534,074 ₮) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (430,953 ₮) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (20,689 ₮) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (31,072 ₮) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (208,358 ₮) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (144,570 ₮) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (304,407 ₮) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (249,693 ₮) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (64,382,215 ₮) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (2,711 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (63,132 ₮) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (25,897 ₮) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (15,202 ₮) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (24,234 ₮) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (115,699 ₮) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (16,028 ₮) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (10,714 ₮) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (13,836 ₮) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (5,086 ₮) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (4,686 ₮) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (27,095 ₮) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (55,724 ₮) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (32,430 ₮) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (177,536 ₮) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (137,096 ₮) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (26,816 ₮) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (14,545 ₮) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (6,733 ₮) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (1,914,180 ₮) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (416 ₮) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (164,073 ₮) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (14,735 ₮) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia)
For example, you would need at least 6,252,178 ₮ ($2,193) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,120,000 ₮ in Erdenet.
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