Plan your stay in Quito with our comprehensive cost guide covering accommodation, dining, transport, and more for 2025 and 2026.
Quito offers an affordable lifestyle with modern amenities, making it ideal for travellers, expats, and digital nomads. Using the US dollar ensures predictable costs for visitors.
Hotels: Budget: $8-35/night, Mid-range: $40-80/night, Luxury: $150-300/night.
Furnished Apartments: From $400/month for studios to $1,500/month for 3-bedroom units, depending on location and amenities.
Street food: $1.50-3.00, casual meals: $5-12, fine dining: $25-50 per meal. Grocery shopping is economical for self-catering visitors.
Doctor consultations: $15-40, hospital stays: $100-300/day, medications: 30-70% less than US prices.
Eat at local restaurants for affordable meals, use public transport, and book furnished apartments for long stays to save money.
Quito combines affordability with cultural richness, making it one of South America’s most attractive capitals for travellers in 2025 and 2026.
Great value for all budgets.
Infrastructure meets global standards.
Stable climate and costs.