Cost of living in Loja (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Loja (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 302 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 158 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.03 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.86 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 44 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.57 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 69 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.48 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 47 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.99 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 31 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 234 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 40 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.99 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 36 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Loja (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $557 (Mex$ 9,566) | Mex$ 20,671 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $351 (Mex$ 6,037) | Mex$ 11,556 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $43 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 751 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $377 (Mex$ 6,481) | Mex$ 12,054 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $288 (Mex$ 4,954) | Mex$ 6,569 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $27 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 483 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 426 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $491 (Mex$ 8,442) | Mex$ 5,513 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (Mex$ 3,129) | Mex$ 2,001 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 97 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.72 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 121 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Loja (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (Mex$ 1,155) | Mex$ 979 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 868 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (Mex$ 1,759) | Mex$ 1,660 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (Mex$ 1,226) | Mex$ 1,571 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Loja (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,800 (Mex$ 546,576) | Mex$ 439,757 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 435 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 135 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Loja (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $2.34 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 76 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 145 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 560 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.75 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 103 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 60 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 65 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.54 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 51 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 229 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Loja (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Guadalajara (Mexico) | ||||
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| Loja | Guadalajara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 289 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 169 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $35 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 876 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 652 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 153 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.33 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 67 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.74 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (Mex$ 10,494) | Mex$ 11,236 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (Mex$ 1.97) | Mex$ 1.36 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 740 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.82 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 72 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 644 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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