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Cities/Quito

Quito

Ecuador

Ecuador's high-altitude capital with the best-preserved colonial center in the Americas, set in a dramatic Andean valley surrounded by volcanoes.

Population: 2.8M
Avg Income: $ 14K/yr
Avg. Temp: 14°C
Area: 4,183 km²
USD
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27
Very Affordable

#174 of 250

46% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 013

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 529

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 79

per month

Restaurants

$ 154

per month

Transportation

$ 53

per month

Utilities

$ 101

per month

Entertainment

$ 70

per month

Healthcare

$ 10

per month

Clothing

$ 18

per month