Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 266 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 147 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 68 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 45 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.21 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 86 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 48 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 258 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 34 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (Mex$ 11,880) | Mex$ 20,168 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (Mex$ 7,009) | Mex$ 10,264 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (Mex$ 9,311) | Mex$ 12,625 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (Mex$ 5,135) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 721 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 399 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $457 (Mex$ 8,032) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (Mex$ 2,849) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 115 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 126 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 967 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 718 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Mex$ 1,964) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (Mex$ 1,443) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (Mex$ 362,224) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 559 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 91 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 205 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 592 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 74 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 60 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 69 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 35 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 239 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ecuador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 358 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 155 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 723 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 766 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 163 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 79 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 45 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (Mex$ 14,727) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 3.54) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 888 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,758 prices entered by 1,117 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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