Cost of living in Tapachula (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in Tapachula (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 65 ($3.28) | $9 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 99 ($4.96) | $4.54 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 100 ($5.02) | $1.41 | 257% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 14 ($0.68) | $1.00 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 24 ($1.19) | $1.63 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $1.00 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 45 ($2.26) | $3.32 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 40 ($2.01) | $0.96 | 108% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 42 ($2.11) | $1.06 | 99% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 35 ($1.76) | $1.19 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 130 ($7) | $14 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 21 ($1.05) | $1.73 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($1.00) | $1.00 | 0% |
| Housing in Tapachula (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,191 ($662) | $420 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,973 ($250) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 2,317 ($116) | $55 | 113% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,747 ($439) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,681 ($185) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,399 ($70) | $46 | 52% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 750 ($38) | $22 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 5,000 ($251) | $591 | 58% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,000 ($50) | $127 | 60% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 192 ($10) | $5.34 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $5.00 | - |
| Clothes in Tapachula (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 1,340 ($67) | $43 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 800 ($40) | $27 | 51% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,000 ($100) | $127 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,000 ($50) | $41 | 23% |
| Transportation in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 300,000 ($15,063) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 ($0.95) | $1.09 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 450 ($23) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Tapachula (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 60 ($3.01) | $9 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 200 ($10) | $20 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 500 ($25) | $20 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 400 ($20) | $1.77 | 1036% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 63 ($3.14) | $2.55 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 80 ($4.02) | $2.30 | 74% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 44 ($2.22) | $0.95 | 133% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 60 ($3.01) | $0.91 | 232% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 135 ($7) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Tapachula (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Tapachula (Mexico) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 147 ($7) | $12 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 ($7) | $11 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 300 ($15) | $18 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 115 ($5.77) | $3.39 | 70% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 80 ($4.02) | $2.73 | 47% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 55 ($2.76) | $1.00 | 176% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 18,000 ($904) | $320 | 183% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 4.00 ($0.20) | $0.50 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 417 ($21) | $51 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | $2.50 | - |
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For example, you would need at least $1,458 (Mex$ 29,047) in Tapachula to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.