Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 49% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 41% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 20 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 29) | S/. 20 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.03 (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (S/. 4.57) | S/. 5.70 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.49 (S/. 5.52) | S/. 3.91 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 11 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.72 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.94 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (S/. 5.05) | S/. 3.02 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.93 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (S/. 52) | S/. 39 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.33 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (S/. 5.07) | S/. 2.28 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 67% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $839 (S/. 3,111) | S/. 1,714 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $498 (S/. 1,847) | S/. 930 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $48 (S/. 177) | S/. 138 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $540 (S/. 2,001) | S/. 1,109 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $346 (S/. 1,284) | S/. 727 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (S/. 130) | S/. 104 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (S/. 83) | S/. 66 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $423 (S/. 1,567) | S/. 1,071 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (S/. 525) | S/. 340 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (S/. 28) | S/. 27 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (S/. 45) | S/. 14 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 85% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (S/. 253) | S/. 137 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (S/. 182) | S/. 87 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (S/. 384) | S/. 239 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (S/. 315) | S/. 230 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,785 (S/. 91,853) | S/. 53,456 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 4.71 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (S/. 98) | S/. 80 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (S/. 28) | S/. 28 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 98% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 8 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (S/. 43) | S/. 20 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (S/. 154) | S/. 61 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.37 (S/. 20) | S/. 24 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (S/. 22) | S/. 12 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.62 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.19 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.29 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (S/. 50) | S/. 25 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (S/. 93) | S/. 32 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (S/. 50) | S/. 28 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (S/. 232) | S/. 135 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (S/. 181) | S/. 68 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (S/. 40) | S/. 26 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.44 (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $652 (S/. 2,415) | S/. 2,312 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (S/. 0.73) | S/. 0.64 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (S/. 215) | S/. 107 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 12 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 740 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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