Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.00
$850.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Per day for short-term SIM or WiFi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Per day for public transport or taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Per day for attractions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time cost typically not daily |
| Total |
$820.00
$1,890.00
$105.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.50
Includes basic amenities and internet. Premium spaces cost more.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.25
Price for a local pint. Imported beers can be more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.50
Typical lunch menu at a local eatery.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.99
Standard price for a meal at a fast-food chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.50
Price can vary slightly depending on the season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.10
Local bakery loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.25
Price for regular pasteurized milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.90
White rice, commonly used in local cuisine.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.85
Price for skinless, boneless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.30
Cost for a kilogram of local beef cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.50
Imported wines tend to be more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare, additional charges apply per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate within city limits.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Provides access to all public transport in Quito.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.60
Price for regular unleaded gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$20.00
Includes talk, text, and data. Prices vary by provider.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Fast, reliable connection in urban areas.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Monthly fee at a mid-range gym facility.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate, popular clubs may charge more.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.75
Standard admission for latest releases.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$35.99
Price for a pair of mid-range brand jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.50
Typical cost at a popular retail store.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Average price for a pair of brand-name running shoes.
per pair