At a glance
 EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,025 / mo | $2,170 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 24°C | 17° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 Good | 37 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.7°C | 19.2°C |
| Average low | 21.6°C | 8.7°C |
| Precipitation | 119 mm / mo | 205 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 317 h / mo | 311 h / mo |
| Humidity | 86% | 76% |
| Rain days | 23.3 / mo | 15.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.6 km/h | 12.3 km/h |
EC
Puerto Ayora · average high by month
J 26
F 27
M 28
A 27
M 26
J 24
J 24
A 23
S 22
O 23
N 23
D 24
EC
Quito · average high by month
J 18
F 18
M 18
A 18
M 19
J 19
J 20
A 21
S 22
O 20
N 19
D 19
Air quality
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 39 | 37 |
| PM2.5 | 10 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 16.8 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 15 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.0 | 6.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.1 | 4.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Weather | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.5 | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living | 5.1 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.2 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.6 | 8.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 6.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 5.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.5 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Internet Speed | 4.7 | 7.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.3 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.4 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.6 | 6.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.0 | 7.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.6 | 7.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Visa Ease | 5.9 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.0 | 4.8 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 5.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.0 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 5.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 7.4 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.7 | 7.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 6.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.3 | 6.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $60 per pair | $55 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $95 per pair | $95 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $40 per month | $60 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $6.50 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.80 per cup | $2.75 per cup |
| Beer | $2.50 per pint | $3.50 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.00 per meal | $5.50 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $55 per meal | $45 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.00 per meal | $7.50 per meal |
| Apples | $2.80 per kg | $2.10 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $1.65 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.20 per bottle | $0.90 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.80 per liter | $1.15 per liter |
| Rice | $1.20 per kg | $1.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.00 per kg | $6.80 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $8.50 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $200 per month | $180 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $30 per month | $30 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $40 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.00 per purchase | $6.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $350 per month | $280 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $550 per month | $486 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,200 per month | $950 per month |
| Coworking Space | $150 per month | $165 per month |
| Coliving Space | $600 per month | $580 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $30 per month | $25 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $40 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.00 per kg | $7.00 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $18 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $40 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $10 one-time | $10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $45 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $25 per month | $25 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.00 per trip | $1.50 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.50 per km | $0.55 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $20 per month | $15 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.00 per trip | $4.50 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.80 per liter | $0.65 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $8.00 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Puerto Ayora
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EC
Quito
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $60 per month | $35 per month |