Quito vs Eloy Alfaro
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Quito leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Eloy Alfaro where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Eloy Alfaro's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Quito | Eloy Alfaro |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 62 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 42 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 |
| Safety | 62 | 55 |
| Summer °C | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Winter °C | 14.5 | 24.0 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | earthquake |
Quito vs Eloy Alfaro: the short answer
Quito comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), modestly above Eloy Alfaro (62/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Eloy Alfaro is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Quito 42 vs Eloy Alfaro 47, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Eloy Alfaro runs warmer in summer (about 26.8°C peak vs 15.1°C in Quito), while winter lows sit near 14.5°C in Quito and 24.0°C in Eloy Alfaro. On natural-disaster exposure Quito is the safer choice (safety 62/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Quito and earthquake for Eloy Alfaro.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Eloy Alfaro — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Eloy Alfaro — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Quito — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Quito — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Quito or Eloy Alfaro better to live in?
Quito scores higher overall — 66 vs 62 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Quito or Eloy Alfaro?
Eloy Alfaro has the lower cost of living (cost index 47 vs 42; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Quito or Eloy Alfaro?
Eloy Alfaro — summer highs reach about 26.8°C versus 15.1°C in Quito.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Quito or Eloy Alfaro?
Quito (disaster-safety 62/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Quito, earthquake in Eloy Alfaro.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Quito?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Quito on our risk index.
How is the Quito vs Eloy Alfaro comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.