Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Harar (Ethiopia)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (542 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (423 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (169 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (68 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (147 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (60 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.30 (244 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (130 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (77 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (103 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (711 Birr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (113 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.17 (66 Birr) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $833 (47,131 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $483 (27,308 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $48 (2,733 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $570 (32,268 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $340 (19,222 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (2,002 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (1,410 Birr) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $399 (22,594 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (8,281 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (432 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (524 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (4,061 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (2,619 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (5,984 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (5,887 Birr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,234 (1,371,110 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (49 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (1,338 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (443 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.85 (331 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (708 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $52 (2,958 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.15 (291 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (242 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (445 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (147 Birr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (119 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (800 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Quito | Harar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (1,344 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $15 (843 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $52 (2,954 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (2,657 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (690 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.58 (202 Birr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (122 Birr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $856 (48,455 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (18 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (2,986 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.40 (306 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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