Cost of living in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 50 ($2.48) | $9 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 80 ($3.97) | $4.54 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 50 ($2.48) | $1.41 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.74) | $1.00 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 28 ($1.38) | $1.63 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.74) | $1.00 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | $3.32 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 28 ($1.39) | $0.96 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 12 ($0.60) | $1.06 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 18 ($0.89) | $1.19 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $14 | 31% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($0.99) | $1.73 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.74) | $1.00 | 26% |
| Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 6,000 ($298) | $420 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,000 ($198) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 8,000 ($397) | $55 | 626% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 3,000 ($149) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 2,000 ($99) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,000 ($50) | $46 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $22 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 5,000 ($248) | $591 | 58% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,400 ($69) | $127 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 120 ($5.95) | $5.34 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $5.00 | - |
| Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $43 | 77% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $27 | 63% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 400 ($20) | $127 | 84% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 400 ($20) | $41 | 51% |
| Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 17 ($0.82) | $1.09 | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | $9 | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 100 ($4.96) | $20 | 75% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $20 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | $1.77 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 44 ($2.17) | $2.55 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | $2.30 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.74) | $0.95 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.74) | $0.91 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 50 ($2.48) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Minatitlan (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 100 ($4.96) | $12 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 100 ($4.96) | $11 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | $18 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | $3.39 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 50 ($2.48) | $2.73 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | $1.00 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $320 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.50 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | $51 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | $2.50 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,047 (Mex$ 21,110) in Minatitlan.