Quito ranks 5th of 9 priced cities in Ecuador on cost — $640 a month in essentials, 106% above Riobamba, the cheapest. The average net salary of $603 covers that 0.9×. 94.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 10.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 13°C, May 14°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $299 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $462 |
| Groceries | $110 |
| Dining out | $153 |
| Utilities | $57 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $640 |
| Avg net salary | $603 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $517 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $867 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Quito, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $52.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.25 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.37 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.39 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.09 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.71 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.12 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.42 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.10 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.33 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.19 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.03 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $21.00 |
| Taxi start | $1.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.50 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.83 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $28.64 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.45 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.90 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.10 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.80 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Quito has 94.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Quito runs 7 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 12.6°C | 84% | 80% | 301 mm |
| Feb | 13.2°C | 12.9°C | 85% | 86% | 277 mm |
| Mar | 13°C | 12.7°C | 86% | 90% | 354 mm |
| Apr | 13.2°C | 12.9°C | 84% | 88% | 319 mm |
| May | 13.5°C | 13.2°C | 82% | 82% | 271 mm |
| Jun | 13.3°C | 12.6°C | 77% | 75% | 172 mm |
| Jul | 13.3°C | 12.3°C | 72% | 69% | 131 mm |
| Aug | 13.5°C | 12.4°C | 70% | 69% | 127 mm |
| Sep | 13.4°C | 12.6°C | 72% | 73% | 176 mm |
| Oct | 13°C | 12.5°C | 81% | 84% | 279 mm |
| Nov | 12.7°C | 12.4°C | 86% | 88% | 271 mm |
| Dec | 13.1°C | 12.7°C | 84% | 81% | 330 mm |
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