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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 1.16 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Ecuador.

2.54 EUR
1.84 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.56 EUR
0.97 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.14 EUR (11.83 USD) in Mexico and 6.99 EUR (8.16 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Ecuador.

10.14 EUR
6.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.18 EUR (10.71 USD) in Mexico and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Ecuador.

9.18 EUR
8.57 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.29 EUR (8.51 USD) in Mexico and 6.21 EUR (7.25 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Ecuador.

7.29 EUR
6.21 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 5.14 EUR (6 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

3.67 EUR
5.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.46 EUR
1.29 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Ecuador.

2.21 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 EUR (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Ecuador.

3.08 EUR
2.38 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.54 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 21.33 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

20.54 EUR
21.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.19 EUR
0.70 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ecuador.

2.29 EUR
1.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.52 EUR (9.95 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 EUR (8.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Ecuador.

8.52 EUR
7.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.45 EUR
0.93 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.95 EUR
0.93 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.84 EUR
0.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 33% lower in Ecuador.

1.85 EUR
1.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.68 EUR
1.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.19 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.75 EUR
1.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Ecuador.

0.96 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.77 USD) in Mexico and 2.46 EUR (2.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Ecuador.

3.23 EUR
2.46 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.49 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in Mexico and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Ecuador.

2.75 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.82 USD) in Mexico and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Ecuador.

4.13 EUR
3.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.26 EUR (9.64 USD) in Mexico and 6 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Ecuador.

8.26 EUR
6.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.9 EUR (53.57 USD) in Mexico and 28.27 EUR (33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Ecuador.

45.90 EUR
28.27 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.47 EUR (13.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Ecuador.

11.47 EUR
3.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41% lower in Ecuador.

1.00 EUR
0.59 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.4 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.19 EUR
0.41 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.16 EUR
0.57 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.5 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.52 EUR (19.29 USD) in Mexico and 23.13 EUR (27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

16.52 EUR
23.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Ecuador.

0.32 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.64 EUR (5.41 USD) in Mexico and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
8.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
1.29 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.29 EUR

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 5.51 EUR (6.43 USD) in Mexico and 6 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Mexico.

5.51 EUR
6.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.91 EUR (58.26 USD) in Mexico and 35.55 EUR (41.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Ecuador.

49.91 EUR
35.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.83 EUR (25.48 USD) in Mexico and 14.32 EUR (16.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Ecuador.

21.83 EUR
14.32 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.57 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 896.77 EUR (1046.73 USD) in Mexico and 401.33 EUR (468.44 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Ecuador.

896.77 EUR
401.33 EUR

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 568.26 EUR (663.28 USD) in Mexico and 271.75 EUR (317.19 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Ecuador.

568.26 EUR
271.75 EUR

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 1931 EUR (2254.34 USD) in Mexico and 661.88 EUR (772.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Ecuador.

1 931 EUR
661.88 EUR

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 1132 EUR (1321.85 USD) in Mexico and 426.37 EUR (497.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Ecuador.

1 132 EUR
426.37 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.49 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 3049 EUR (3559.43 USD) in Mexico and 1371 EUR (1600 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ecuador.

3 049 EUR
1 371 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2112 EUR (2465.55 USD) in Mexico and 703.75 EUR (821.43 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ecuador.

2 112 EUR
703.75 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.35 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 769.68 EUR (898.39 USD) in Mexico and 570.96 EUR (666.44 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 25.8% lower in Ecuador.

769.68 EUR
570.96 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.4 EUR
14.8 EUR

Two stars

82.7 EUR
37.5 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
77.9 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
161 EUR

Five stars

686 EUR
116 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels

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