Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 ($2.68) | $3.12 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 ($1.17) | $0.98 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 ($1.63) | $2.09 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 ($0.85) | $1.42 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 ($3.20) | $4.37 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 ($1.65) | $1.85 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 ($0.89) | $1.31 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 ($0.96) | $1.36 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 ($1.33) | $1.97 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 ($0.82) | $0.94 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 ($574) | $769 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 ($262) | $443 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 ($52) | $51 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,687 ($321) | $573 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 ($175) | $306 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 ($24) | $34 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 ($357) | $546 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 ($87) | $166 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 ($3.75) | $7 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 ($5.74) | $12 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 ($40) | $71 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 ($28) | $50 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 ($74) | $104 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 ($53) | $91 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 261,233 ($12,521) | $22,323 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.90) | $0.92 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 ($27) | $23 | + 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 ($8) | $8 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 ($1.93) | $5.07 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 ($9) | $10 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 ($17) | $36 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 ($2.95) | $5.77 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 ($2.52) | $3.73 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($2.58) | $4.63 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.34) | $1.98 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 ($1.37) | $1.61 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 ($6) | $10 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 ($49) | $63 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 ($27) | $47 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 ($4.38) | $9 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 ($3.29) | $4.93 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 ($1.56) | $2.19 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 ($446) | $690 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 ($0.07) | $0.15 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 ($34) | $57 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 ($2.67) | $5.24 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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