Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 285 ($16) | $10 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 ($4.16) | $2.78 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 ($1.55) | $1.06 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 ($2.73) | $2.37 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.56) | $1.09 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 ($5.31) | $3.80 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 ($2.85) | $2.06 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 ($1.96) | $1.20 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 ($1.72) | $1.51 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 ($16) | $14 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 ($2.04) | $1.98 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 ($1.43) | $0.98 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 36% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,968 ($1,208) | $729 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,876 ($627) | $407 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,112 ($64) | $62 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,430 ($774) | $504 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,856 ($453) | $272 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 832 ($48) | $45 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 ($24) | $26 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,277 ($362) | $368 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,589 ($149) | $147 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 ($7) | $7 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,004 ($58) | $56 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 719 ($41) | $44 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,729 ($100) | $107 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,355 ($78) | $90 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 387,297 ($22,319) | $19,943 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.31) | $0.97 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 619 ($36) | $21 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 ($5.65) | $5.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 233 ($13) | $11 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 617 ($36) | $34 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 ($4.75) | $5.28 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($3.30) | $3.98 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 70 ($4.02) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 ($1.95) | $1.92 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 ($1.88) | $1.65 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 239 ($14) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Mexico | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 ($20) | $18 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 ($10) | $11 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 782 ($45) | $68 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 805 ($46) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 170 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 ($4.59) | $3.33 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 ($2.70) | $1.98 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,943 ($688) | $893 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 ($0.13) | $0.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 920 ($53) | $44 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 ($4.67) | $4.05 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,621 prices entered by 1,025 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Ecuador
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