Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 234 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 116 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 51 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.41 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 73 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 239 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (Mex$ 14,873) | Mex$ 25,464 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $440 (Mex$ 8,835) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (Mex$ 1,039) | Mex$ 949 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $545 (Mex$ 10,949) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (Mex$ 6,068) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 702 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 376 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $527 (Mex$ 10,574) | Mex$ 6,941 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (Mex$ 3,097) | Mex$ 2,011 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 109 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 114 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 47% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (Mex$ 1,445) | Mex$ 886 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Mex$ 1,019) | Mex$ 700 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 2,109) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Mex$ 1,812) | Mex$ 1,279 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 11% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,150 (Mex$ 444,667) | Mex$ 370,460 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 424 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 78 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.83 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 81 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 167 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 702 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.98 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 76 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 49 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 63 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 312 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 10% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 418 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 165 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (Mex$ 1,274) | Mex$ 909 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 881 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 159 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 74 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.26 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 51 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (Mex$ 13,847) | Mex$ 11,283 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Mex$ 2.93) | Mex$ 1.74 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.35 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 65 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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