Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 141% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 | $9 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $8 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $4.03 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.57 | $1.23 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 | $2.36 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $1.49 | + 389% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 | $6 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $1.72 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.71 | $1.36 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 | $1.93 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $14 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.62 | $2.33 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.69 | $1.37 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 437% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,869 | $839 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,537 | $498 | + 810% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 | $48 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,497 | $540 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,937 | $346 | + 748% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $192 | $35 | + 445% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $22 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 | $423 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $169 | $142 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $7 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $12 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 | $68 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $49 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 | $103 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $233 | $85 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,095 | $24,785 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 | $1.03 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 | $27 | + 248% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $8 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $7 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $12 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $247 | $42 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $5.37 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.87 | $6 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $8 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 | $2.62 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 | $2.10 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $42 | $13 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $72 | $25 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 | $13 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $389 | $62 | + 523% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $131 | $49 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | $11 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $4.18 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $3.44 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $382 | $652 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 | $0.20 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $101 | $58 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $7 | + 119% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 978 prices entered by 84 different people.
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