Quality of life in Quito
Quito, Ecuador, is characterized by reasonably priced housing. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in cost of living, safety and taxation.
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Life quality score
City ranking
Housing
9
36/265Details
| Large apartment | $620.00 |
|---|---|
| Medium apartment | $520.00 |
| Rent index [score] | 0.90 |
| Small apartment | $430.00 |
Cost of Living
8
59/248Details
| 5km taxi ride | $6.80 |
|---|---|
| A Cappuccino | $2.20 |
| A beer | $1.50 |
| A kilogram of Apples | $1.90 |
| Bread | $0.51 |
| Inflation [score] | 0.78 |
| Lunch | $4.20 |
| Monthly fitness club membership | $56.00 |
| Monthly public transport | $13.00 |
| Movie ticket | $6.20 |
| Price of a meal at a restaurant | $36.34 |
Startups
3
211/264Details
| Average monthly increase in number of startups | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average monthly increase in number of startups [score] | 0.20 |
| Coworking spaces [score] | 0.39 |
| Coworking spaces on WorkFrom.co | 15 |
| Meetups [score] | 0.18 |
| Meetups groups | 30 |
| Meetups members | 10450 |
| Number of investors | 1 |
| Number of startup events in the last 12 months | 66 |
| Number of upcoming meetup events | 7 |
| Startup climate scene [score] | 0.29 |
| Startup events | 9 |
| Startup events [score] | 0.32 |
| Startups [score] | 0.37 |
| Total number of startups | 16 |
Venture Capital
N/A
Details
Travel Connectivity
1
255/266Details
| Airport hub | 23 |
|---|---|
| Airport hub [score] | 0.18 |
Commute
5
162/255Details
| Human city page | http://cities.human.co/details/Ecuador/Quito |
|---|---|
| Traffic handling [score] | 0.51 |
Business Freedom
3
256/264Details
| Business freedom | 55.50 |
|---|---|
| Business freedom [score] | 0.26 |
| Freedom from corruption | 33.00 |
| Freedom from corruption [score] | 0.21 |
| Lack of labor restrictions | 51.60 |
| Lack of labor restrictions [score] | 0.30 |
| Time to open a business | 48.50 |
| Time to open a business [score] | 0.43 |
Safety
7
150/266Details
| Crime rate [score] | 0.40 |
|---|---|
| Gun-related deaths per 100,000 residents per year | 16 |
| Guns per 100 residents | 1 |
| Lack of gun related deaths [score] | 0.58 |
| Lack of guns [score] | 1.00 |
| Lack of guns and gun-related deaths [score] | 0.79 |
Healthcare
5
205/265Details
| Healthcare expenditure [score] | 0.37 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare quality [score] | 0.65 |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.18 |
| Life expectancy [score] | 0.57 |
Education
N/A
Details
Environmental Quality
4
204/266Details
| Air quality [score] | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness [score] | 0.35 |
| Drinking water quality [score] | 0.43 |
| Urban greenery [score] | 0.56 |
Economy
4
212/263Details
| Currency exchange rate per US dollar for urban area | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Currency for urban area | USD |
| GDP growth rate | 0.04 |
| GDP growth rate [score] | 0.58 |
| GDP per capita | $11244.20 |
| GDP per capita [score] | 0.20 |
Taxation
8
18/266Details
| Effective company profit tax rate on payouts as dividends [score] | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Income tax level [score] | 0.75 |
| Profit tax (% of profit) | 0.33 |
| Time overhead to file company taxes | 664 |
| VAT (Sales Tax) | 0.12 |
Internet Access
3
218/266Details
| Download speed (Mbps) | 12.78 |
|---|---|
| Internet access (download) [score] | 0.24 |
| Internet access (upload) [score] | 0.46 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10.49 |
Leisure & Culture
5
182/264Details
| Art galleries | 57 |
|---|---|
| Art galleries [score] | 0.44 |
| Cinemas | 43 |
| Cinemas [score] | 0.51 |
| Comedy clubs | 6 |
| Comedy clubs [score] | 0.60 |
| Concert venues | 91 |
| Concerts [score] | 0.44 |
| Historical sites | 38 |
| Historical sites [score] | 0.54 |
| Museums | 59 |
| Museums [score] | 0.42 |
| Performing art venues | 77 |
| Performing arts [score] | 0.41 |
| Sport venues | 37 |
| Sports [score] | 0.54 |
| Zoos | 3 |
| Zoos [score] | 0.60 |
Tolerance
9
20/266Details
| LGBT Equality Index | 86.69 |
|---|---|
| LGBT Equality Index [score] | 0.89 |
| LGBT adoption rights | ✖ Single only |
| LGBT age of consent | ✔ Equal |
| LGBT blood donation regulations | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT conversion therapy regulations | ✔ Banned |
| LGBT discrimination legality | ✔ Illegal |
| LGBT employment discrimination legality | Sexual orientation only |
| LGBT gender changing rights | ✔ Legal, surgery not required |
| LGBT homosexuality rights | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT housing discrimination legality | ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| LGBT marriage rights | ✔ Civil unions |
| Tolerance towards minorities [score] | 0.88 |
Outdoors
5
64/266Details
| Elevation (hills or mountains) [score] | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Median peak in meters | 4110.00 |
| Presence of hills in city | 1.00 |
| Presence of mountains in city | 1.00 |
| Urban area elevation (meters) | 2854.00 |
| Water access [score] | 0.10 |
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Cost of living
Costs of living in Quito are in the 59th place of all 248 Teleport cities. Average living expenses are significantly lower compared to other cities, especially in the housing market. Moving to Quito will very likely decrease your daily costs of living. Sign up for free to get access to our cost of living index and use our international cost of living calculator to do cost comparison by city.
Housing costs (USD)
$430
Median rent for
apartments in city center
apartments in city center
Daily living costs (USD)
 Monthly fitness club membership | $56 |
|---|---|
 Movie ticket | $6 |
 Broadband internet connection | $37 |
 Monthly public transport | $13 |
 Lunch | $4 |
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Estimated annual salary (in USD)
$10,166
Median salary
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Taxation
Personal taxation
Effective income tax rate
10%
For annual salary of $40000
16%
For annual salary of $80000
Value added tax (VAT)
12%
Standard tax rate. Different rates might apply for certain product categories.
Compared to other cities
17/266
Corporate taxation
Compared to other cities
60/263
Local Currency
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Safety
Gun crimes & Ownership
1.30
Guns per 100 people
15.57
Gun deaths per 100k people / year
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Overall crime rate city ranking
The overall crime rate puts Quito in position 204 of 266 Teleport Cities in a ranking for the safest cities.
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LGBT rights in Quito
Homosexuality
Legal
Changing gender
Legal
Surgery Not Required
Discrimination
Illegal
Marriage
Civil Unions
Adoption
Single Only
Climate
Average day length (hours)
12.5Climate type
Marine West Coast
Average daily maximum temperature
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On living in Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Today, two million people live in Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 (along with Kraków in Poland).
Quito lies between two mountain ranges and its altitude is 2,850 m (9,350 feet). It may take you a couple of days to get accustomed to the altitude.
Quito is roughly divided into three parts: the Old City at the centre, with southern and northern districts to either side. The greatest concentration of tourist facilities is in the North. Quito's Old City is the largest in the Americas. It has undergone a huge restoration and revitalization program over the last decade, mainly financed by the Inter-American Development Bank. It boasts no fewer than 40 churches and convents, 17 squares and 16 convents and monasteries. It's been called the 'Reliquary of the Americas' for the richness of its colonial- and independence-era architecture and heritage. It's a great quarter to wander, with several excellent museums and plenty of restaurants and terrace and courtyard cafes for a rest while sightseeing.
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Overall ranking
77th from a total of 163 countries
World Order
51stRefugees hosted
Refugees generated
Charity giving
Birth rate
UN Treaties signed
International Peace & Security
13thDues in arrears to UN peace keeping budgets
International violent conflict
Peacekeeping troops
Arms exports
Internet security (2014)
Planet & Climate
114thEcological footprint
Reforestation since 1992
Hazardous pesticides exports
CO2 emissions
Ozone
Prosperity & Equality
109thDevelopment assistance
FDI outflows
Fairtrade market size
UN volunteers abroad
Open trading
Culture
91stFreedom of movement
Press freedom
Creative services exports
UNESCO dues in arrears as % of contribution
Creative goods exports
Science & Technology
138thNobel prizes
Patents
Journal exports
International publications
International Students
Health & Wellbeing
79thPharmaceutical exports
Voluntary excess donations to the WHO
Food aid
Humanitarian aid donations
International Health Regulations Compliance
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