Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 ($18) | $9 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 ($10) | $7 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 ($4.18) | $2.90 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 ($1.67) | $1.07 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 ($2.79) | $2.43 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.80) | $1.14 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 ($5.64) | $3.76 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 ($2.98) | $1.96 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 ($2.12) | $1.37 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 ($1.79) | $1.75 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 ($17) | $12 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 ($2.13) | $2.05 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 ($1.52) | $1.09 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 ($1,349) | $857 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 ($689) | $451 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 ($75) | $56 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 ($815) | $518 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 ($458) | $302 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 ($53) | $52 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 ($26) | $24 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 ($375) | $365 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 ($162) | $151 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 ($59) | $59 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 ($41) | $38 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 ($105) | $110 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 ($82) | $107 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 ($22,481) | $19,815 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.38) | $0.90 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 ($35) | $23 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 ($5.58) | $5.73 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 ($13) | $13 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 ($42) | $42 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 ($4.74) | $5.51 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.76) | $3.76 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 ($4.14) | $7 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 ($2.11) | $2.45 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 ($2.04) | $2.07 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 ($16) | $12 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 ($24) | $20 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 ($50) | $53 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 ($54) | $44 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 ($11) | $11 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 ($4.85) | $4.12 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.90) | $2.42 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 ($668) | $847 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 ($0.15) | $0.22 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 ($53) | $48 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 ($4.44) | $5.09 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador
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