Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 183 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 100 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 48 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 64 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 244 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | - 0% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (Mex$ 14,945) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (Mex$ 6,932) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (Mex$ 12,885) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (Mex$ 6,491) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (Mex$ 1,062) | Mex$ 770 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 351 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | $487 (Mex$ 9,812) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Mex$ 2,398) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 88 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 54 | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 38% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Mex$ 1,184) | Mex$ 848 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 552 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (Mex$ 1,909) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (Mex$ 392,541) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 424 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 283 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 105 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 137 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 517 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 58 | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 36 | + 159% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 87 | + 190% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 298 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 109 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 675 | + 108% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 605 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 110 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 54 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (Mex$ 12,198) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Mex$ 3.43) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 522 | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 53 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 57,059 ($2,830) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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