Which place is cheaper, Quito or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Naples or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Quito, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Quito?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Naples Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples $185Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is $185, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Naples and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples $77Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples $154Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Naples and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Naples or Quito? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Naples Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples $25Quito $6.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.41
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Alibus From Airport$3.52
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Short Taxi Ride$8.61
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Train to Pompeii$3.75
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Taxi$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento via Pompeii or vice versa: $210
- 24/7 Private Intercity Transfers from Naples Airport/Station/Port: $66
- Airport Transfer: $205
- Airport transfers to Naples by car: $88
- Aragonese Castle with Hydrofoil Transfer from Naples Ticket: $84
- Capri Island: All Inclusive private transfer from Naples : $289
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $112
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $120
- Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $186
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Capri: $36
- Free Tour to Procida by Hydrofoil Transfer and Typical Sweet and Coffee: $66
- From private and luxury transfer to POSITANO: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $60
- Airport Transfer- Hotel in Quito 1 Way: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $95
- Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Minibus Departure Transfer from Quito City to Quito Airport UIO: $134
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private Transfer In from International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito : $60
- Private Transfer Quito: $40
- Private Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel : $57
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Naples change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayNaples $81Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$33
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$57
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Napoli Pizza$8.49
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Dinner$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $46
- Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
- Street food tour in Napoli: $49
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $51
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $51
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $51
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $51
- Sightseeing Tour and Pizza in Napoli: $52
- Naples Pizza Experience: Learn, Bake & Taste the Real Flavor: $55
- 2-Hour Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59
- Exclusive Pizza Cooking Class in Naples: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
- Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples $35Quito $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$11
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.87
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Entrance to Pompeii$13
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tours Naples With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples: $9.99
- Caserta Palace Official Entry Tickets with Gardens Option: $12
- Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $18
- Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $18
- Naples Historic Center 3D Walking Tour: $22
- Tramvia Napoli: Easy Drop-On Drop-Off Tour to Explore Naples: $24
- Mount Vesuvius Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $24
- Spanish Quarters Tour: $25
- Mount Vesuvius Skip the Line Ticket + Multilingual Audio Guide: $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
- Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
- Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
- Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
- Quito Half Day PRIVATE City tour: $42
- Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $42
- Half Day Bike Tour Discovering Quito: $48
- Fruit Tasting Experience with +15 Exotics Flavors of Ecuador: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples $25Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.81
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Beer$4.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
- Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
- Regional food and wine tasting: $59
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $69
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
- Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $101
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $107
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
- Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $144
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $144
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Quito, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples is in Europe and Quito is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naples Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Naples and Quito, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.