Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 115 ($5.97) | $5.79 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 90 ($4.68) | $5.96 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 ($2.32) | $2.29 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $0.90 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 ($1.45) | $1.85 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 ($0.97) | $1.29 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 44 ($2.28) | $4.40 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 ($1.43) | $1.69 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 ($1.20) | $1.13 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14 ($0.74) | $1.34 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 171 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 ($1.18) | $1.85 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 ($0.68) | $0.95 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,886 ($408) | $764 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,031 ($312) | $413 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,120 ($58) | $38 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,425 ($332) | $497 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,966 ($205) | $329 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,587 ($82) | $30 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 ($20) | $28 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,841 ($457) | $523 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,891 ($98) | $197 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 69 ($3.58) | $6 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 42 ($2.18) | $7 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 607 ($31) | $71 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 546 ($28) | $57 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,081 ($56) | $114 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 794 ($41) | $95 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 198,296 ($10,259) | $28,256 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 ($0.95) | $0.63 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 383 ($20) | $22 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 178 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 ($3.78) | $5.29 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 ($10) | $10 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 ($28) | $42 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 50 ($2.61) | $7 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 35 ($1.79) | $5.22 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 ($2.65) | $7 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 ($1.40) | $2.24 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.50) | $2.36 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 ($3.71) | $9 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 293 ($15) | $27 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 511 ($26) | $81 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 537 ($28) | $54 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 ($3.41) | $8 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 ($2.40) | $3.18 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 27 ($1.39) | $2.65 | - 48% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 7,357 ($381) | $738 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 605 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 ($2.25) | $5.07 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,100 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,382 (Mex$ 26,703) in Culiacán.
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