Top expat cities

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

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

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +International environment
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality
  • βˆ’Mixed city reputation