Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (142 N$) | 155 N$ | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (96 N$) | 71 N$ | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (47 N$) | 68 N$ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (14 N$) | 21 N$ | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (30 N$) | 35 N$ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (21 N$) | 25 N$ | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (66 N$) | 89 N$ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (26 N$) | 27 N$ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (17 N$) | 56 N$ | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (19 N$) | 25 N$ | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (196 N$) | 140 N$ | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (29 N$) | 21 N$ | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (13 N$) | 11 N$ | + 20% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 54% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (10,616 N$) | 19,335 N$ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (6,245 N$) | 15,683 N$ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (742 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (7,722 N$) | 13,913 N$ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (4,176 N$) | 7,746 N$ | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (501 N$) | 759 N$ | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (354 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | $538 (7,717 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (2,168 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (104 N$) | 87 N$ | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (156 N$) | 142 N$ | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 31% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (1,048 N$) | 758 N$ | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (727 N$) | 460 N$ | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,531 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (1,256 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (323,879 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (14 N$) | 14 N$ | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (318 N$) | 294 N$ | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (130 N$) | 103 N$ | + 27% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (76 N$) | 59 N$ | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (122 N$) | 251 N$ | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (582 N$) | 512 N$ | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (81 N$) | 44 N$ | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (54 N$) | 27 N$ | + 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (70 N$) | 48 N$ | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (26 N$) | 42 N$ | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (24 N$) | 29 N$ | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (136 N$) | 161 N$ | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 10% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (280 N$) | 389 N$ | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (163 N$) | 124 N$ | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (893 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (690 N$) | 508 N$ | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (135 N$) | 56 N$ | + 143% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (73 N$) | 36 N$ | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (34 N$) | 27 N$ | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (9,629 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (2.09 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (825 N$) | 635 N$ | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (74 N$) | 47 N$ | + 57% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 58,000 N$ in Windhoek you would need to make just about 46,286 N$ ($3,228) in Quito.
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