🇪🇨 South America
Quito, Ecuador
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Dollarized economy, affordable, high altitude (2,850m)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Quito climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 89,801 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 286 Mbps | 254 Mbps | 4 ms | 86,070 |
| Mobile | 196 Mbps | 36.5 Mbps | 21 ms | 3,731 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $577 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,036 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,174 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $603 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $459 |
| 1BR outside center | $294 |
| 3BR city center | $867 |
| 3BR outside center | $493 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $159 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $68 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $5.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $52.00 |
| Fast food combo | $7.25 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.51 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.41 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $28 |
| Phone plan / mo | $17 |
| Internet / mo | $28 |
| Gym membership / mo | $47 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.60 |
| Preschool / mo | $743 |
| International school / yr | $8,951 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $21,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Ecuador
Country-level research that applies to living in Quito — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | Rentista Remote Work (Nomad) Visa — income requirement ~$1,350-1,400/mo (3x min wage) or $16,200 savings — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → after ~21 months on the nomad visa |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 37% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Ecuador profile for American nomads →
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo