Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 20% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 183 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 100 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 48 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 64 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 244 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (Mex$ 14,732) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (Mex$ 8,665) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (Mex$ 10,716) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (Mex$ 5,795) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 770 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 351 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | $538 (Mex$ 10,709) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (Mex$ 3,008) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 88 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 54 | + 301% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 73% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 848 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 552 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (Mex$ 1,743) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (Mex$ 449,430) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 424 | + 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 283 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 58% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 105 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 137 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 517 | + 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 58 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 43 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 36 | + 172% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 87 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 58% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 298 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 109 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 675 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 605 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 110 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 54 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (Mex$ 13,362) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Mex$ 2.91) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 522 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 53 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,992 ($3,015) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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