Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 41% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,876 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,479 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.74 (985 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (370 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (945 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.30 (467 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.95 (1,777 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (716 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (511 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (569 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,294 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 445% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.07 (744 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (330 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 39% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $633 (227,478 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $372 (133,549 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (20,209 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $453 (162,731 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $306 (109,785 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (14,369 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (9,660 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (187,989 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (58,220 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,717 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,173 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 84% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (26,803 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (22,618 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (42,055 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (34,080 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (8,037,729 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (353 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (8,883 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (3,126 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 45% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,213 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,253 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (13,680 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,343 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 (1,715 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,471 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.40 (861 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (708 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (5,413 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 94% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $26 (9,430 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (4,298 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (16,233 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (20,028 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,107 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 (1,422 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 (879 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 (230,113 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (57 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (28,329 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (1,924 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 774 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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