Ecuador vs Ecuador · 183 km apart
Ecuador
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Cheaper overallEcuador
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| Expense | Nueva Loja | Quito | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.50 | $5.13 | Nueva Loja |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.00 | $20.52 | Nueva Loja |
| Cappuccino | $1.35 | $1.54 | Nueva Loja |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $102 | $116 | Nueva Loja |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.50 | $18.81 | Nueva Loja |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.50 | $49.59 | Nueva Loja |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.60 | $14.36 | Nueva Loja |
| Fitness club membership | $12.60 | $14.36 | Nueva Loja |
| Cinema ticket | $3.30 | $3.76 | Nueva Loja |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $217 | Nueva Loja |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $151 | Nueva Loja |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $452 | Nueva Loja |
| Total single-person budget | $428 | $493 | Nueva Loja |
| Average net salary | $550 | $627 |
Nueva Loja is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nueva Loja runs about $428 versus $493 in Quito — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Quito leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Nueva Loja · Full cost of living in Quito