Cost of living in Chilpancingo, Mexico vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 59 ($2.83) | $11 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 ($4.16) | $7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 30 ($1.44) | $3.12 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.95) | $0.98 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 ($1.73) | $2.09 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 ($0.48) | $1.42 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 ($1.92) | $4.37 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 ($1.44) | $1.85 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 ($0.72) | $1.31 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 ($0.87) | $1.36 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 80 ($3.83) | $15 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 ($1.01) | $1.97 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 10 ($0.48) | $0.94 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,842 ($328) | $769 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 2,744 ($132) | $443 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 585 ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 2,946 ($141) | $573 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 ($96) | $306 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 650 ($31) | $34 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 480 ($23) | $25 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 16,000 ($767) | $546 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 ($72) | $166 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($2.88) | $7 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $12 | - | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 ($48) | $71 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 ($34) | $50 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,200 ($58) | $104 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 ($19) | $91 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 320,000 ($15,335) | $22,323 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 ($0.81) | $0.92 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 275 ($13) | $23 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $8 | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 120 ($5.75) | $5.07 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 ($4.79) | $10 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 555 ($27) | $36 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 65 ($3.11) | $5.77 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.10) | $3.73 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 ($3.09) | $4.63 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 ($1.07) | $1.98 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 ($1.20) | $1.61 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.40) | $10 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 136 ($7) | $18 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 ($19) | $63 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 468 ($22) | $47 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 ($4.02) | $9 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 ($2.16) | $4.93 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 21 ($1.03) | $2.19 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,000 ($479) | $690 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 ($0.05) | $0.15 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 248 ($12) | $57 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 ($2.30) | $5.24 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,400 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,329 (Mex$ 27,739) in Chilpancingo.
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