Living in Quito

Quito

Colonial buildings and stunning landscapes
Photo by Anton Lukin
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Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is set high in the Andes, known for its well-preserved colonial buildings and stunning mountain views. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it boasts a rich cultural scene, historic landmarks, and is close to both the equator and the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Warm weather
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🥰 Beautiful

The Bad

  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🚶 Not walkable
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Quito
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Ecuador
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cheaper than Ecuador median
58th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Quito is
  • It's about 211% cheaper to live in Quito than it is Berlin
  • You can expect to spend around $840.12 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
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Apartment (2 beds)
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Airbnb (2 beds)
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Internet speed

Poor

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is pleasant with temperatures around 19°

Average temperatures

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