Montanitais 17% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (33/10) vs Quito "Fair" (46/10). Dorms avg $10/night vs $12/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇪🇨 Montanita
🇪🇨 Quito
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★9 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★14 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $27/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $28/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.54, dorms avg $10
★★★★★Coffee $3.00, dorms avg $12
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.99, 9 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.50, 14 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇪🇨 Montanita | 🇪🇨 Quito | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $20 | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $45 | $43 cheaper | $2/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $93 | $82 cheaper | $12/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇪🇨 Montanita | 🇪🇨 Quito |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.51 30% less | $5 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $25.05 | $21.25 15% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.99 | $2.50 16% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.54 15% less | $3 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.35 | $0.35 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇪🇨33
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHostal Casa Del Sol (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels9
🇪🇨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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🇪🇨 Montanita
🇪🇨 Quito
City to City
Getting Between Montanita & Quito
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇪🇨 Montanita
🌧 Rainfall: 10mm/month
Best months: Nov, Dec
🇪🇨 Quito
🌧 Rainfall: 304mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
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