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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 1.66 EUR (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ecuador.

2.24 EUR
1.66 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.01 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.16 EUR
0.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.63 EUR (9.63 USD) in Mexico and 5.88 EUR (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Ecuador.

8.63 EUR
5.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.12 EUR (11.3 USD) in Mexico and 8.87 EUR (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Ecuador.

10.12 EUR
8.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.86 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 4.64 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Ecuador.

5.86 EUR
4.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.22 EUR (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 5.15 EUR (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Mexico.

3.22 EUR
5.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.15 EUR (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.27 EUR
1.15 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.78 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.54 EUR (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.78 EUR
1.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.11 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.38 EUR
2.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.48 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 22.31 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

21.48 EUR
22.31 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.64 EUR (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Ecuador.

0.88 EUR
0.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.76 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 1.46 EUR (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17% lower in Ecuador.

1.76 EUR
1.46 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.27 EUR (8.11 USD) in Mexico and 5.11 EUR (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Ecuador.

7.27 EUR
5.11 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (0.97 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.20 EUR
0.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.33 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.33 EUR
0.99 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.3 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10% lower in Ecuador.

1.30 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.43 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 EUR (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.27 EUR
1.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.70 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.40 EUR
1.02 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.43 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.43 EUR
2.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22% lower in Ecuador.

0.91 EUR
0.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.3 EUR (2.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Ecuador.

2.30 EUR
1.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 EUR (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Ecuador.

3.41 EUR
3.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.91 EUR (6.6 USD) in Mexico and 6.27 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Mexico.

5.91 EUR
6.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.97 EUR (39.03 USD) in Mexico and 32.25 EUR (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Ecuador.

34.97 EUR
32.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.9 EUR (7.7 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 EUR (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Ecuador.

6.90 EUR
3.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.55 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Ecuador.

0.66 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.26 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.43 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.18 EUR
0.43 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.61 EUR (0.68 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.17 EUR
0.61 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.45 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14 EUR (15.63 USD) in Mexico and 18.7 EUR (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Mexico.

14.00 EUR
18.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Mexico.

0.28 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.52 EUR (6.16 USD) in Mexico and 8.96 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Mexico.

5.52 EUR
8.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
1.34 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
1.34 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 4.14 EUR (4.62 USD) in Mexico and 5.43 EUR (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

4.14 EUR
5.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.21 EUR (46 USD) in Mexico and 37.14 EUR (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Ecuador.

41.21 EUR
37.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.75 EUR (20.93 USD) in Mexico and 12.09 EUR (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Ecuador.

18.75 EUR
12.09 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.99 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 702.14 EUR (783.73 USD) in Mexico and 410.99 EUR (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ecuador.

702.14 EUR
410.99 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 425.09 EUR (474.49 USD) in Mexico and 225.66 EUR (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Ecuador.

425.09 EUR
225.66 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 1367 EUR (1525.54 USD) in Mexico and 573.37 EUR (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Ecuador.

1 367 EUR
573.37 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 797.91 EUR (890.63 USD) in Mexico and 446.63 EUR (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 44% lower in Ecuador.

797.91 EUR
446.63 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.83 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 2415 EUR (2696 USD) in Mexico and 1232 EUR (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49% lower in Ecuador.

2 415 EUR
1 232 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 1575 EUR (1757.68 USD) in Mexico and 949.89 EUR (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Ecuador.

1 575 EUR
949.89 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.43 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 607.75 EUR (678.37 USD) in Mexico and 424.91 EUR (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 30.1% lower in Ecuador.

607.75 EUR
424.91 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

21.3 EUR
15.5 EUR

Two stars

86.5 EUR
39.3 EUR

Three stars

126 EUR
81.4 EUR

Four stars

263 EUR
169 EUR

Five stars

718 EUR
121 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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