Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 | $13 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.74 | $4.63 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 | $0.76 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 | $2.26 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.30 | $3.68 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.95 | $4.38 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 | $3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 | $1.22 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 | $4.82 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $11 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.07 | $1.90 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 | $1.43 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $633 | $1,014 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $372 | $721 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 | $212 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $453 | $818 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $306 | $440 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 | $181 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 | $37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 | $255 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 | $116 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 | $13 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 90% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 | $41 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 | $27 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 | $79 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 | $94 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 | $23,306 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 | $0.74 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 | $50 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 | $16 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 4% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $5.11 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $11 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 | $84 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $6.00 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.77 | $2.96 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.13 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.40 | $2.21 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $1.00 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 | $13 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $26 | $36 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 | $115 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 | $54 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $8 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 | $4.87 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 | $3.64 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 | $426 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 | $0.37 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 | $35 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 | $7 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 754 prices entered by 65 different people.
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