Can you live in Quito with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,223, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Quito with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,223, you would have roughly $777 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Quito with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,223, you would have roughly $1,777 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Quito with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,223, you would have roughly $3,777 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Quito with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,223, you would have roughly $6,777 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Quito, Ecuador

How much does it really cost to live in Quito? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

South America 👥 1,980,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 USD

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$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

56 Safety / 100

76 Internet / 100

82 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$320
Transport	$15
Utilities	$35
Internet	$25
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$135
Total (moderate)	$1,223

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Quito.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$760
3-bedroom	$1,040

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City Scores

How Quito rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityQuito
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyUSD
Time zoneAmerica/Guayaquil

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Pros and Cons of Quito

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $791 per month Basic $913 per month Moderate $1,223 per month Comfortable $1,715 per month Premium $2,773 per month

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Can You Live in Quito on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-223 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$777 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,777 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,777 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,777 / month