Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (112 kr) | 112 kr | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (85 kr) | 85 kr | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (32 kr) | 61 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (28 kr) | 36 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.04 (11 kr) | 30 kr | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.68 (52 kr) | 52 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.24 (25 kr) | 29 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (145 kr) | 122 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.07 (12 kr) | 17 kr | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $764 (8,425 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $376 (4,146 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (536 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $481 (5,309 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (3,153 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $27 (301 kr) | 410 kr | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (281 kr) | 359 kr | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $417 (4,602 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (1,422 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (82 kr) | 203 kr | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (790 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (692 kr) | 419 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,184 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (1,217 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,778 (229,216 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.59 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (258 kr) | 601 kr | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (86 kr) | 319 kr | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (69 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (101 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (534 kr) | 261 kr | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (74 kr) | 41 kr | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (49 kr) | 31 kr | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (82 kr) | 28 kr | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.34 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (156 kr) | 274 kr | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Quito | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (293 kr) | 415 kr | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (136 kr) | 267 kr | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (464 kr) | 819 kr | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (536 kr) | 847 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (123 kr) | 138 kr | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (39 kr) | 40 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (24 kr) | 70 kr | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $825 (9,102 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (3.54 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (815 kr) | 290 kr | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (60 kr) | 67 kr | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 679 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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