Quito
Ecuador
Updated on August 11, 2025
Overview
Capital of Ecuador located 2,850 meters above sea level in the Andes mountain range. Historic center declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with preserved colonial architecture and modern urban infrastructure.
Average cost of living€1,234.00
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€280.00
1-bed flat (center)€450.00
1-bed flat (outside)€320.00
3-bed flat (center)€850.00
3-bed flat (outside)€580.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€45.00
Internet€28.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.30
Monthly pass€12.00
Taxi start€1.50
Gasoline (1 l)€2.55
Leisure
Cinema ticket€6.50
Fitness club€35.00
Education
Preschool (month)€180.00
Intl. primary (year)€2,400.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,200.00
sqm outside center€750.00
Advantages
- ✓ UNESCO World Heritage historic center
- ✓ Temperate climate year-round
- ✓ Excellent international air connectivity
- ✓ Rich cultural and gastronomic offerings
- ✓ Proximity to natural destinations like the equatorial line
- ✓ Stable currency (US Dollar)
Disadvantages
- × High altitude may cause initial altitude sickness
- × Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
- × Seismic and volcanic risk
- × Marked socioeconomic differences between sectors
- × Air pollution in some areas