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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Ecuador

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.39 USD in Mexico and 1.85 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Ecuador.

2.39 USD
1.85 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.24 USD in Mexico and 1.01 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.24 USD
1.01 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.2 USD in Mexico and 6.56 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Ecuador.

9.20 USD
6.56 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.8 USD in Mexico and 9.9 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Ecuador.

10.80 USD
9.90 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.25 USD in Mexico and 5.18 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Ecuador.

6.25 USD
5.18 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.44 USD in Mexico and 5.75 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

3.44 USD
5.75 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.28 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.36 USD
1.28 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.72 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.90 USD
1.72 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.54 USD in Mexico and 2.36 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Ecuador.

2.54 USD
2.36 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.98 USD in Mexico and 24.9 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

23.98 USD
24.90 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.94 USD in Mexico and 0.71 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Ecuador.

0.94 USD
0.71 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.88 USD in Mexico and 1.63 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.88 USD
1.63 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.75 USD in Mexico and 5.7 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Ecuador.

7.75 USD
5.70 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 USD in Mexico and 0.97 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.28 USD
0.97 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 1.1 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.42 USD
1.10 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.31 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.39 USD
1.31 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.52 USD in Mexico and 1.32 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.52 USD
1.32 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.33 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.36 USD
1.33 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

13.06 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.5 USD in Mexico and 1.14 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ecuador.

1.50 USD
1.14 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 USD in Mexico and 0.99 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Mexico.

0.78 USD
0.99 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.09 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.6 USD in Mexico and 2.62 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Mexico.

2.60 USD
2.62 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.97 USD in Mexico and 0.79 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Ecuador.

0.97 USD
0.79 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.45 USD in Mexico and 2 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Ecuador.

2.45 USD
2.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 USD in Mexico and 3.42 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6% lower in Ecuador.

3.64 USD
3.42 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.31 USD in Mexico and 7 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Mexico.

6.31 USD
7.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 37.31 USD in Mexico and 36 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Ecuador.

37.31 USD
36.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.36 USD in Mexico and 3.75 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49% lower in Ecuador.

7.36 USD
3.75 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 USD in Mexico and 0.61 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Ecuador.

0.70 USD
0.61 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.28 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 0.47 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.31 USD
0.47 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 0.68 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.31 USD
0.68 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14.94 USD in Mexico and 20.87 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

14.94 USD
20.87 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.29 USD in Mexico and 0.35 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Mexico.

0.29 USD
0.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.89 USD in Mexico and 10 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Mexico.

5.89 USD
10.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.49 USD in Mexico and 1.5 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Mexico.

0.49 USD
1.50 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.98 USD in Mexico and 1.5 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Mexico.

0.98 USD
1.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.42 USD in Mexico and 6.06 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

4.42 USD
6.06 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.97 USD in Mexico and 41.46 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Ecuador.

43.97 USD
41.46 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20 USD in Mexico and 13.5 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Ecuador.

20.00 USD
13.50 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.9 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 749.17 USD in Mexico and 458.75 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Ecuador.

749.17 USD
458.75 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 453.57 USD in Mexico and 251.88 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Ecuador.

453.57 USD
251.88 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1458 USD in Mexico and 640 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Ecuador.

1 458 USD
640.00 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 851.35 USD in Mexico and 498.53 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Ecuador.

851.35 USD
498.53 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.75 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2577 USD in Mexico and 1375 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Ecuador.

2 577 USD
1 375 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1680 USD in Mexico and 1060 USD in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Ecuador.

1 680 USD
1 060 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.37 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 648.45 USD in Mexico and 474.29 USD in Ecuador. The average salary is 26.9% lower in Ecuador.

648.45 USD
474.29 USD

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

23.7 USD
17.3 USD

Two stars

69.7 USD
48.8 USD

Three stars

110 USD
95.5 USD

Four stars

223 USD
176 USD

Five stars

599 USD
112 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1558 hotels • Ecuador: 18 cities, 314 hotels

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