Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Mexico are 31.7% higher than in Ecuador (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Mexico are 43.7% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 93.5% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 49.8% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 33.6% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 8.3% higher than in Ecuador | |
Restaurants | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (59.33 MXN) |
9.44 $ (160.00 MXN) |
+169.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
36.00 $ (610.27 MXN) |
41.29 $ (700.00 MXN) |
+14.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (118.66 MXN) |
8.85 $ (150.00 MXN) |
+26.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (33.90 MXN) |
2.65 $ (45.00 MXN) |
+32.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.50 $ (59.33 MXN) |
4.21 $ (71.31 MXN) |
+20.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.46 $ (41.62 MXN) |
3.33 $ (56.47 MXN) |
+35.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.99 $ (16.77 MXN) |
1.31 $ (22.22 MXN) |
+32.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.68 $ (11.52 MXN) |
0.97 $ (16.44 MXN) |
+42.8 % |
Markets | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.15 $ (70.35 MXN) |
5.94 $ (100.73 MXN) |
+43.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.53 $ (25.95 MXN) |
2.47 $ (41.95 MXN) |
+61.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.65 $ (11.02 MXN) |
0.82 $ (13.86 MXN) |
+25.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.08 $ (35.32 MXN) |
2.56 $ (43.34 MXN) |
+22.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.75 $ (46.65 MXN) |
4.09 $ (69.26 MXN) |
+48.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.70 $ (45.75 MXN) |
3.73 $ (63.16 MXN) |
+38.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.12 $ (52.84 MXN) |
5.23 $ (88.73 MXN) |
+67.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.00 $ (16.91 MXN) |
1.34 $ (22.66 MXN) |
+34.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (9.53 MXN) |
0.65 $ (11.07 MXN) |
+16.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (10.29 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.69 MXN) |
+33.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.59 $ (10.06 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.78 MXN) |
+36.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.53 $ (9.01 MXN) |
0.95 $ (16.12 MXN) |
+78.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.48 $ (8.11 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.66 MXN) |
+68.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.71 $ (12.08 MXN) |
1.27 $ (21.54 MXN) |
+78.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.12 $ (19.00 MXN) |
1.05 $ (17.78 MXN) |
-6.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (169.52 MXN) |
11.80 $ (200.00 MXN) |
+18.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.61 $ (27.25 MXN) |
1.66 $ (28.09 MXN) |
+3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.62 $ (44.33 MXN) |
2.95 $ (49.95 MXN) |
+12.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.00 $ (101.71 MXN) |
4.42 $ (75.00 MXN) |
-26.3 % |
Transportation | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.35 $ (5.93 MXN) |
0.68 $ (11.50 MXN) |
+93.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
20.00 $ (339.04 MXN) |
29.50 $ (500.00 MXN) |
+47.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.50 $ (25.43 MXN) |
2.95 $ (50.00 MXN) |
+96.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 $ (40.92 MXN) |
2.85 $ (48.28 MXN) |
+18.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (169.52 MXN) |
9.44 $ (160.00 MXN) |
-5.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.47 $ (41.95 MXN) |
5.32 $ (90.19 MXN) |
+115.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,500.00 $ (364,463.87 MXN) |
23,006.40 $ (390,000.00 MXN) |
+7.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,015.80 $ (457,966.73 MXN) |
24,136.42 $ (409,155.90 MXN) |
-10.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.05 $ (814.49 MXN) |
72.05 $ (1,221.34 MXN) |
+50.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.62 $ (213.90 MXN) |
25.49 $ (432.13 MXN) |
+102.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
35.58 $ (603.12 MXN) |
30.70 $ (520.39 MXN) |
-13.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
34.80 $ (589.98 MXN) |
37.60 $ (637.43 MXN) |
+8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.39 $ (277.84 MXN) |
19.99 $ (338.88 MXN) |
+22.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.00 $ (118.66 MXN) |
5.01 $ (85.00 MXN) |
-28.4 % |
Childcare | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
236.00 $ (4,000.63 MXN) |
259.49 $ (4,398.82 MXN) |
+10.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,430.91 $ (109,015.54 MXN) |
5,490.29 $ (93,070.37 MXN) |
-14.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
53.33 $ (904.10 MXN) |
56.74 $ (961.81 MXN) |
+6.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
48.47 $ (821.72 MXN) |
43.00 $ (728.93 MXN) |
-11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
100.80 $ (1,708.67 MXN) |
98.42 $ (1,668.32 MXN) |
-2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
84.32 $ (1,429.45 MXN) |
90.36 $ (1,531.69 MXN) |
+7.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
363.73 $ (6,165.90 MXN) |
695.72 $ (11,793.68 MXN) |
+91.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
277.18 $ (4,698.73 MXN) |
475.14 $ (8,054.54 MXN) |
+71.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
620.27 $ (10,514.66 MXN) |
1,310.94 $ (22,222.79 MXN) |
+111.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
488.57 $ (8,282.17 MXN) |
900.85 $ (15,271.04 MXN) |
+84.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
121.32 $ (2,056.62 MXN) |
190.91 $ (3,236.25 MXN) |
+57.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
106.95 $ (1,812.91 MXN) |
125.72 $ (2,131.13 MXN) |
+17.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ecuador Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
495.90 $ (8,406.47 MXN) |
771.76 $ (13,082.80 MXN) |
+55.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.37 | 11.42 | +10.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 160 | 1062 |
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