Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 11% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 7% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 189 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 102 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.57 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.50 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 74 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 209 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.98 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is about the same as in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $529 (Mex$ 9,758) | Mex$ 7,793 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $367 (Mex$ 6,760) | Mex$ 4,458 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $60 (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $421 (Mex$ 7,772) | Mex$ 8,087 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $223 (Mex$ 4,116) | Mex$ 5,012 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $32 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 393 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $433 (Mex$ 7,983) | Mex$ 7,405 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (Mex$ 2,436) | Mex$ 2,537 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 93 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.05 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 122 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 10% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 828 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 734 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 1,452 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $52 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 1,437 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,817 (Mex$ 457,653) | Mex$ 270,605 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 541 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 99 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 39% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 99 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 170 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 464 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 68 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 42 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 61 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.68 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.65 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 129 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuenca | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 208 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 116 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 574 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 598 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 88 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 73 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.66 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 29 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $544 (Mex$ 10,029) | Mex$ 12,081 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (Mex$ 4.44) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 663 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.31 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 58 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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