Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 184 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 ($4.09) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 ($2.71) | $3.12 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.93) | $0.98 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 ($1.77) | $2.09 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 ($1.21) | $1.42 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 ($3.88) | $4.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 ($1.81) | $1.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.20) | $1.31 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 ($1.12) | $1.36 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 23 ($1.10) | $1.97 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 ($0.81) | $0.94 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,838 ($699) | $770 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,082 ($286) | $443 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,518 ($71) | $51 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,990 ($423) | $573 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,382 ($206) | $306 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 ($37) | $34 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 358 ($17) | $25 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,518 ($260) | $546 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,667 ($79) | $166 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 ($4.68) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 ($4.51) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 874 ($41) | $71 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 ($25) | $50 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,326 ($62) | $104 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,395 ($66) | $91 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,398 ($12,076) | $22,323 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.91) | $0.92 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 491 ($23) | $23 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 169 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 63 ($2.98) | $5.07 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 ($11) | $10 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 653 ($31) | $36 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 ($3.10) | $5.77 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.30) | $3.73 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 ($2.45) | $4.63 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.32) | $1.98 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 ($1.45) | $1.61 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 321 ($15) | $18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 702 ($33) | $63 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 906 ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 82 ($3.86) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 60 ($2.81) | $4.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 ($1.97) | $2.19 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,609 ($453) | $690 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.17 ($0.15) | $0.15 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 783 ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 ($2.42) | $5.24 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,585 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,200 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,651 (Mex$ 35,050) in Cuernavaca.
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