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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

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.69 EUR (3.1 USD) in Mexico and 1.86 EUR (2.15 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Ecuador.

2.69 EUR
1.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.65 EUR
0.98 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.74 EUR (12.39 USD) in Mexico and 7.07 EUR (8.16 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Ecuador.

10.74 EUR
7.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.73 EUR (11.22 USD) in Mexico and 8.67 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Ecuador.

9.73 EUR
8.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.73 EUR (8.91 USD) in Mexico and 6.28 EUR (7.25 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Ecuador.

7.73 EUR
6.28 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.89 EUR (4.49 USD) in Mexico and 5.2 EUR (6 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Mexico.

3.89 EUR
5.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.55 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.55 EUR
1.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.34 EUR (2.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.99 EUR (2.3 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15% lower in Ecuador.

2.34 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 2.41 EUR (2.78 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Ecuador.

3.26 EUR
2.41 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.79 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 21.58 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

20.79 EUR
21.58 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.26 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in Mexico and 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Ecuador.

2.42 EUR
1.35 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.03 EUR (10.42 USD) in Mexico and 7.3 EUR (8.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Ecuador.

9.03 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 39% lower in Ecuador.

1.54 EUR
0.94 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Ecuador.

2.07 EUR
0.94 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.95 EUR (2.25 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.95 EUR
0.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.97 EUR (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 1.26 EUR (1.45 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36% lower in Ecuador.

1.97 EUR
1.26 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Mexico and 1.58 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.78 EUR
1.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.86 EUR
1.14 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.01 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.75 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.42 EUR (3.95 USD) in Mexico and 2.49 EUR (2.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Ecuador.

3.42 EUR
2.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Ecuador.

1.58 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.92 EUR (3.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Ecuador.

2.92 EUR
1.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.38 EUR (5.05 USD) in Mexico and 3.47 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Ecuador.

4.38 EUR
3.47 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.76 EUR (10.1 USD) in Mexico and 6.07 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Ecuador.

8.76 EUR
6.07 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.64 EUR (56.11 USD) in Mexico and 28.61 EUR (33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Ecuador.

48.64 EUR
28.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.16 EUR (14.03 USD) in Mexico and 3.47 EUR (4 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Ecuador.

12.16 EUR
3.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.06 EUR
0.60 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.41 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.21 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.21 EUR
0.41 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.18 EUR
0.58 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.51 EUR (20.2 USD) in Mexico and 23.4 EUR (27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Mexico.

17.51 EUR
23.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Ecuador.

0.34 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.91 EUR (5.67 USD) in Mexico and 8.67 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Mexico.

4.91 EUR
8.67 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
1.30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.22 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Mexico.

1.22 EUR
1.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNUSD

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 5.84 EUR (6.73 USD) in Mexico and 6.07 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Mexico.

5.84 EUR
6.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 52.9 EUR (61.02 USD) in Mexico and 35.97 EUR (41.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32% lower in Ecuador.

52.90 EUR
35.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.13 EUR (26.69 USD) in Mexico and 14.48 EUR (16.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Ecuador.

23.13 EUR
14.48 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.69 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 950.38 EUR (1096.36 USD) in Mexico and 406.07 EUR (468.44 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Ecuador.

950.38 EUR
406.07 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 602.23 EUR (694.73 USD) in Mexico and 274.95 EUR (317.19 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Ecuador.

602.23 EUR
274.95 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 2047 EUR (2361.23 USD) in Mexico and 669.69 EUR (772.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Ecuador.

2 047 EUR
669.69 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 1200 EUR (1384.53 USD) in Mexico and 431.4 EUR (497.67 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Ecuador.

1 200 EUR
431.40 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.61 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 3232 EUR (3728.22 USD) in Mexico and 1387 EUR (1600 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Ecuador.

3 232 EUR
1 387 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 2239 EUR (2582.46 USD) in Mexico and 712.05 EUR (821.43 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Ecuador.

2 239 EUR
712.05 EUR

Salary

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.41 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 815.7 EUR (940.99 USD) in Mexico and 577.7 EUR (666.44 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 29.2% lower in Ecuador.

815.70 EUR
577.70 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNUSD

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

One star

20.6 EUR
15 EUR

Two stars

83.7 EUR
38 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
78.8 EUR

Four stars

254 EUR
163 EUR

Five stars

694 EUR
118 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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