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Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador

Summary of cost of living in Quito

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,555
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,087
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Quito
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $9
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $2.72
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.06
12 eggs, large $2.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.02
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $2.29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.36
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.24
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.11
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.17
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $807
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $412
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $50
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $506
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $261
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $33
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $26
40” flat screen tv $429
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $129
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $7
Hourly rate for cleaning help $7
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $73
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $60
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $107
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $104
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $20,834
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.73
Monthly ticket public transport $24
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $8
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $46
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $4.86
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.43
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.33
Tube of toothpaste $2.02
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $14
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $27
2 tickets to the movies $13
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $51
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $44
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $3.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $2.22
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $914
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.32
1 month of gym membership in business district $65
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $5.23
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 461 prices entered by 58 different people.
Latest price update: December 02, 2023

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