Quito
Ecuador
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Wed May 6
19°C
/ 66°F
Low: 8°C
/ 46°F
Thu May 7
20°C
/ 67°F
Low: 8°C
/ 47°F
Fri May 8
19°C
/ 67°F
Low: 11°C
/ 52°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$411
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.5
Moderate
Fixed Internet
85
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population2,781,641
- RegionPichincha
- ClimateTemperate / Wet (Avg 13°C)
- ElevationN/A
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)31.38 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)27.15 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)18.00 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre486.33 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre336.14 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre843.69 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre550.19 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1688.03 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre746.44 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.35 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)21.00 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.50 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.50 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)10.00 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)0.78 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21000.00 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)27715.25 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.00 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant5.00 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)42.50 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)7.85 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.50 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)3.06 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.00 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.22 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.04 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.12 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.82 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.75 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.18 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)7.56 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)6.72 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)8.75 USD
- Apples (1 kg)2.30 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.17 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.12 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.18 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)1.33 USD
- Onions (1 kg)1.04 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.81 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)1.01 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.00 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.57 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)6.00 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership43.10 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child576.07 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child8457.50 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)62.17 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)110.83 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes95.42 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)17.38 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)46.89 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)621.44 USD