Granadais 17% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Quito "Fair" (46/10). Dorms avg $14/night vs $12/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇮 Granada
🇪🇨 Quito
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★14 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $43/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $28/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $1.72, dorms avg $14
★★★★★Coffee $3.00, dorms avg $12
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.30, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.50, 14 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇮 Granada | 🇪🇨 Quito | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $20 | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $30 cheaper | $43 | $13/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $59 cheaper | $82 | $23/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇮 Granada | 🇪🇨 Quito |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.24 15% less | $5 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12 44% less | $21.25 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.30 48% less | $2.50 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.72 43% less | $3 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.10 71% less | $0.35 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇳🇮44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHostal Azul (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels15
🇪🇨46
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelColonial House Inn (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels14
Entry Requirements
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🇳🇮 Granada
🇪🇨 Quito
City to City
Getting Between Granada & Quito
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇮 Granada
🌧 Rainfall: 2mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇪🇨 Quito
🌧 Rainfall: 304mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇮 Granada
1. Arte del Casa tres MundosFree
2. Fortaleza San PabloFree
3. Honor de los Heroes 1811Free
4. La Piedra BoconaFree
5. Las IsletasFree
🇪🇨 Quito
No attraction data
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