Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 | $12 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.28 | $2.49 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 | $1.05 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.98 | $1.98 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 | $1.04 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 | $3.94 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 | $1.83 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 | $1.05 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 | $1.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $14 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 | $2.11 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 | $0.77 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $719 | $711 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $393 | $331 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 | $83 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $507 | $635 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $275 | $323 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $33 | $63 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 | $25 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $522 | $427 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $174 | $107 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 | $7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 | $6 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 47% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 | $53 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 | $31 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $96 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 | $77 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,810 | $20,934 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 | $0.80 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 | $31 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 | $12 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.12 | $5.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | $10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 | $29 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.55 | $5.27 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 | $3.73 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.76 | $5.03 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 | $1.45 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 | $1.38 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 | $12 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 | $12 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 | $10 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 | $67 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 | $37 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 | $3.33 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.46 | $1.81 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $653 | $596 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $0.17 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 | $43 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 | $4.53 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2021.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,986 prices entered by 163 different people.
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