Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 108 ($5.21) | $9 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 ($4.30) | $4.54 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 ($3.00) | $1.41 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.95) | $1.00 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 ($1.41) | $1.63 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 ($0.90) | $1.00 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 ($3.47) | $3.32 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 ($1.71) | $0.96 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.29) | $1.06 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 ($0.84) | $1.19 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 205 ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 ($1.22) | $1.73 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 ($0.55) | $1.00 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 7,298 ($351) | $420 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,584 ($221) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,535 ($74) | $55 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,136 ($440) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,036 ($242) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 971 ($47) | $46 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 ($21) | $22 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,959 ($431) | $591 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,177 ($105) | $127 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 ($3.41) | $5.34 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 182 ($9) | $5.00 | + 75% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 754 ($36) | $43 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 918 ($44) | $27 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,359 ($65) | $127 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,065 ($51) | $41 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 246,684 ($11,878) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 ($0.88) | $1.09 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 ($26) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 ($4.85) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 ($3.92) | $9 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 ($24) | $20 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 60 ($2.89) | $1.77 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 ($1.99) | $2.55 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($2.76) | $2.30 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 ($1.25) | $0.95 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 ($1.02) | $0.91 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 108 ($5.18) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 240 ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 123 ($5.94) | $11 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,293 ($62) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 542 ($26) | $18 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 ($3.06) | $3.39 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 ($2.52) | $2.73 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 ($1.44) | $1.00 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,081 ($582) | $320 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 ($0.05) | $0.50 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 669 ($32) | $51 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 ($2.42) | $2.50 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,065 (Mex$ 22,122) in Torreón.
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