Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 4% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (ARS $3,544) | ARS $5,405 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (ARS $2,681) | ARS $3,298 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (ARS $1,029) | ARS $1,069 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (ARS $372) | ARS $409 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (ARS $887) | ARS $1,197 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.04 (ARS $363) | ARS $692 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.68 (ARS $1,635) | ARS $1,797 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.24 (ARS $781) | ARS $741 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (ARS $486) | ARS $460 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (ARS $497) | ARS $629 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (ARS $4,589) | ARS $2,528 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (ARS $721) | ARS $757 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.07 (ARS $373) | ARS $334 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $764 (ARS $266,901) | ARS $398,149 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $376 (ARS $131,341) | ARS $216,924 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (ARS $16,991) | ARS $25,319 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $481 (ARS $168,177) | ARS $264,169 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (ARS $99,875) | ARS $172,460 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $27 (ARS $9,530) | ARS $12,915 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (ARS $8,897) | ARS $4,967 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $417 (ARS $145,801) | ARS $129,242 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (ARS $45,048) | ARS $58,934 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (ARS $2,387) | ARS $2,597 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (ARS $2,602) | ARS $1,554 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (ARS $25,021) | ARS $34,414 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (ARS $21,912) | ARS $19,940 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (ARS $37,506) | ARS $54,142 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (ARS $38,569) | ARS $47,722 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,778 (ARS $7,261,426) | ARS $11,745,700 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.59 (ARS $555) | ARS $337 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (ARS $8,159) | ARS $6,165 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (ARS $2,713) | ARS $2,790 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (ARS $2,192) | ARS $1,605 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (ARS $3,204) | ARS $4,103 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (ARS $16,906) | ARS $6,531 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (ARS $2,339) | ARS $1,667 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (ARS $1,544) | ARS $859 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (ARS $2,602) | ARS $2,068 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.34 (ARS $818) | ARS $1,013 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (ARS $869) | ARS $841 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (ARS $4,945) | ARS $4,552 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (ARS $9,276) | ARS $9,682 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (ARS $4,319) | ARS $3,100 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (ARS $14,704) | ARS $14,415 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (ARS $16,973) | ARS $17,681 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (ARS $3,905) | ARS $4,467 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (ARS $1,246) | ARS $1,601 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (ARS $764) | ARS $1,305 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $825 (ARS $288,361) | ARS $359,816 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (ARS $112) | ARS $46 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (ARS $25,831) | ARS $12,320 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (ARS $1,903) | ARS $1,276 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,465 prices entered by 504 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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