Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R 191) | R 150 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R 144) | R 83 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (R 55) | R 51 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R 20) | R 19 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (R 48) | R 43 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.04 (R 20) | R 27 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.68 (R 88) | R 74 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.24 (R 42) | R 28 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (R 26) | R 24 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (R 27) | R 24 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R 247) | R 95 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (R 39) | R 25 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.07 (R 20) | R 18 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $764 (R 14,346) | R 14,072 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $376 (R 7,060) | R 10,985 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (R 913) | R 2,054 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $481 (R 9,040) | R 8,356 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (R 5,368) | R 6,336 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $27 (R 512) | R 2,487 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R 478) | R 740 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $417 (R 7,837) | R 4,916 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (R 2,421) | R 1,709 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R 128) | R 126 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (R 140) | R 59 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 74% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (R 1,345) | R 860 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (R 1,178) | R 585 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R 2,016) | R 1,619 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (R 2,073) | R 1,364 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,778 (R 390,317) | R 444,050 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.59 (R 30) | R 24 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (R 439) | R 1,222 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (R 146) | R 165 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R 118) | R 77 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R 172) | R 306 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (R 909) | R 657 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R 126) | R 46 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (R 83) | R 35 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R 140) | R 76 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.34 (R 44) | R 35 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (R 47) | R 26 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R 266) | R 169 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 70% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Quito | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (R 499) | R 444 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R 232) | R 234 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (R 790) | R 820 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (R 912) | R 700 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R 210) | R 95 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (R 67) | R 34 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (R 41) | R 36 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $825 (R 15,500) | R 10,605 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (R 6) | R 1.80 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (R 1,388) | R 687 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (R 102) | R 49 | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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