Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Lima (Peru)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 29% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (S/. 41) | S/. 28 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (S/. 16) | S/. 9 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.21 (S/. 4.58) | S/. 5.36 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (S/. 9) | S/. 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.30 (S/. 4.91) | S/. 4.38 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.47 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (S/. 5.54) | S/. 3.55 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.55 (S/. 5.87) | S/. 6 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 56) | S/. 45 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.20 (S/. 4.53) | S/. 2.12 | + 113% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $851 (S/. 3,219) | S/. 3,391 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $503 (S/. 1,902) | S/. 2,126 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (S/. 185) | S/. 289 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $574 (S/. 2,172) | S/. 2,524 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $366 (S/. 1,384) | S/. 1,597 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $32 (S/. 120) | S/. 211 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (S/. 85) | S/. 89 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $438 (S/. 1,656) | S/. 1,178 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (S/. 537) | S/. 488 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (S/. 33) | S/. 44 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (S/. 42) | S/. 20 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 63% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (S/. 301) | S/. 142 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (S/. 170) | S/. 108 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (S/. 448) | S/. 291 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (S/. 338) | S/. 287 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,359 (S/. 88,375) | S/. 56,851 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (S/. 3.78) | S/. 4.71 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (S/. 105) | S/. 157 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 64 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.21 (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (S/. 43) | S/. 35 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (S/. 185) | S/. 151 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.22 (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.67 (S/. 18) | S/. 19 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 21 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 (S/. 11) | S/. 9 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (S/. 64) | S/. 44 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Lima | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (S/. 112) | S/. 71 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (S/. 56) | S/. 43 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (S/. 181) | S/. 120 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (S/. 214) | S/. 166 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (S/. 43) | S/. 40 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.13 (S/. 12) | S/. 12 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $652 (S/. 2,465) | S/. 3,413 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (S/. 0.78) | S/. 0.58 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (S/. 218) | S/. 254 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.22 (S/. 20) | S/. 16 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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