Ecuador vs Ecuador · 340 km apart
Ecuador
single / month
Cheaper overallEcuador
single / month
| Expense | Playas | Quito | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $5.13 | Playas |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $20.52 | Playas |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.54 | Playas |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $116 | Playas |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $18.81 | Playas |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $49.59 | Playas |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $14.36 | Playas |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $14.36 | Playas |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $3.76 | Playas |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $217 | Playas |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $151 | Playas |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $452 | Playas |
| Total single-person budget | $382 | $493 | Playas |
| Average net salary | $495 | $627 |
Playas is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Playas runs about $382 versus $493 in Quito — a difference of roughly 29%.
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 Playas · Full cost of living in Quito