Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Read Quito as a heritage-rich, high-altitude capital where service depth and renewable electricity balance seismic and infrastructure pressures.
Overall70/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality70/100
Energy76/100
Ecuador / Latin America
Quito, Ecuador City Intelligence
Quito anchors Ecuador's Andean capital with deep cultural heritage, hydropower-led electricity, and high-altitude climate amenity. Quito is a latin america city of about 2.0M metro in Ecuador. On the composite city-intelligence score, Quito sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 2.0M metro
Image credit: Image: Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Cultural heritage
Globally cited
Heritage and culinary traditions shape urban identity.
Energy mix
Hydropower-led
Hydropower supports a comparatively low-carbon baseline.
Quito data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 80/100 | Quito is comparatively affordable for housing and services across most districts. |
| Air Quality | 70/100 | Quito performs moderately on air-quality benchmarks, with traffic-related pollutants and altitude shaping exposure. |
| Energy | 76/100 | Quito benefits from Ecuador's hydropower-led low-carbon electricity baseline and active grid expansion. |
| Safety | 74/100 | Quito scores moderately on safety with district-level variation and active institutional response. |
| Internet Speed | 70/100 | Quito offers reliable fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services in covered areas. |
| Climate Risk | 66/100 | Quito carries moderate climate risk centered on seismic exposure and hillside stormwater pressure. |
| Resilience | 64/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety57/100
Low crime58/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety50/100
Road safety59/100
Quito has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life60/100
Healthcare63/100
Education69/100
Green space44/100
Cleanliness62/100
Infrastructure70/100
Mobility62/100
Quito has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness61/100
Education69/100
Green space44/100
Overall safety57/100
Quito scores moderate for family living (61/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability70/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling62/100
Infrastructure70/100
Quito is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability62/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness62/100
Outdoor lifestyle21/100
Quito is moderate for retirement (62/100), appealing for affordability.
Emergency and public safety in Quito
Local public safety guidance for Quito, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Quito, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Ecuador emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Quito
Healthcare context for Quito, with national-level information from Ecuador where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Quito, see the Ecuador healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Quito
Local mobility context for Quito, with national-level context from Ecuador where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Quito, see the Ecuador transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Quito. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Quito
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Quito will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Quito drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Quito
Is Quito worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (60/100) and a regional center economy.
Is Quito good for families?
Good (61/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Quito affordable?
More affordable than average; about $754/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Quito?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.
What are Quito's main industries?
Mainly government, agriculture, finance.
What is the climate in Quito?
A tropical climate, averaging about 27.0°C.
Does Quito have universities?
Higher education is good (64/100).
What is healthcare like in Quito?
Healthcare access is good (60/100).
Is Quito good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (61/100).
What nature is near Quito?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Quito modules
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Cost of Living in Quito
Quito is comparatively affordable for housing and services across most districts.
Air Quality in Quito
Quito performs moderately on air-quality benchmarks, with traffic-related pollutants and altitude shaping exposure.
Energy in Quito
Quito benefits from Ecuador's hydropower-led low-carbon electricity baseline and active grid expansion.
Safety in Quito
Quito scores moderately on safety with district-level variation and active institutional response.
Internet Speed in Quito
Quito offers reliable fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services in covered areas.
Climate Risk in Quito
Quito carries moderate climate risk centered on seismic exposure and hillside stormwater pressure.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Quito
Cost of living estimates for Quito — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Quito
Climate profile for Quito — Tropical climate, annual average 27°C, comfort score 57/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Quito
Economy and jobs profile for Quito — regional center, economy score 61/100, key industries including government, agriculture, finance. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Quito
Education profile for Quito — regional education center, education score 62/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Quito
Healthcare and retirement profile for Quito — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 61/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Quito
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Plan a trip budget for Quito
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Nearby cities from Quito
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Quito. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Bogotá, Colombia
Cross-border · about 728 km from Quito. Explore Bogotá's city intelligence profile.
Medellín, Colombia
Cross-border · about 790 km from Quito. Explore Medellín's city intelligence profile.
Panama City, Panama
Cross-border · about 1028 km from Quito. Explore Panama City's city intelligence profile.
San José, Costa Rica
Cross-border · about 1286 km from Quito. Explore San José's city intelligence profile.
Lima, Peru
Cross-border · about 1327 km from Quito. Explore Lima's city intelligence profile.
Quito FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Quito, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Quito
Is Quito worth visiting?
Quito has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Quito?
Quito has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 60/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Quito?
A single resident of Quito spends roughly $754 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $401. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Ecuador. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Quito?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Quito is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Quito?
Quito's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in finance and professional services, education and research and technology. Quito has a regional economy with strengths in government, agriculture and finance.
Is Quito good for digital nomads and remote work?
Quito offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 60/100.
What are the education options in Quito?
Quito is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Economics and Social Sciences.
Is Quito a good place to study?
Quito offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Quito?
Quito has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Quito a good place to retire?
Quito offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 61/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Quito?
Quito has a tropical climate, averaging about 27.0°C annually with roughly 1201 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Aug.
Is Quito a safe place to live?
Quito has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Quito?
Quito indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 62 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Quito?
Quito has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Quito good for families?
Quito scores moderate for family living (61/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Quito?
Quito rates 21/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 44/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Read Quito as a heritage-rich, high-altitude capital where service depth and renewable electricity balance seismic and infrastructure pressures. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and energy (76/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (66/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Ecuador country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Quito appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.