Sucreis 30% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (57/10) vs Quito "Fair" (46/10). Dorms avg $12/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇪🇨 Quito
🇧🇴 Sucre
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★14 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
★★★★★11 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $28/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $35/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $3.00, dorms avg $12
★★★★★Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.50, 14 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.91, 11 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇪🇨 Quito | 🇧🇴 Sucre | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $20 | $14 cheaper | $6/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $43 | $24 cheaper | $19/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $82 | $47 cheaper | $34/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇪🇨 Quito | 🇧🇴 Sucre |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5 | $2.22 56% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $21.25 | $6.15 71% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.50 | $1.91 24% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3 | $2.75 8% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.35 | $0.29 17% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇪🇨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
🇧🇴57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelCasa Grau (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels11
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
City to City
Getting Between Quito & Sucre
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇪🇨 Quito
🌧 Rainfall: 304mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
🇧🇴 Sucre
🌧 Rainfall: 140mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
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