Ecuador
Quito
#2 Top 5 cities
Quito offers the best mix of international services, work opportunities, and cultural depth, but parts of the city require careful neighborhood selection.
Country overview
Population
2Β 781Β 641
Year-round temperatures
Day: 18°C aΕΎ 22°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 11°C
Climate
Highland climate with mild days, cooler nights, and fast weather shifts.
Distance to the sea
180 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
5/10
Quito has widespread robbery, express-kidnapping, unrest, and transport risks; secure taxis and avoiding demonstrations are important.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Quito has high earthquake, volcanic, landslide, and flash-flood exposure; a major Cotopaxi eruption could also affect low-lying areas.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- πͺπΈSpanish
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +International environment
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Good transport links
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βUneven neighborhood quality
- βMixed city reputation