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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.47 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 1.73 EUR (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 30% lower in Ecuador.

2.47 EUR
1.73 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.28 EUR (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.01 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.28 EUR
0.94 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.54 EUR (10.22 USD) in Mexico and 6.12 EUR (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Ecuador.

9.54 EUR
6.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.19 EUR (12 USD) in Mexico and 9.23 EUR (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Ecuador.

11.19 EUR
9.23 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.48 EUR (6.94 USD) in Mexico and 4.83 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Ecuador.

6.48 EUR
4.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.56 EUR (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 5.36 EUR (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Mexico.

3.56 EUR
5.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.41 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 EUR (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.41 EUR
1.19 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.97 EUR (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Ecuador.

1.97 EUR
1.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.63 EUR (2.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.63 EUR
2.20 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.37 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 23.23 EUR (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

22.37 EUR
23.23 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32% lower in Ecuador.

0.97 EUR
0.66 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Ecuador.

1.95 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.03 EUR (8.61 USD) in Mexico and 5.32 EUR (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Ecuador.

8.03 EUR
5.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.33 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.33 EUR
0.90 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 1.03 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.47 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Ecuador.

1.44 EUR
1.22 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.23 EUR (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Ecuador.

1.58 EUR
1.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.24 EUR (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Ecuador.

1.40 EUR
1.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

12.18 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.55 EUR (1.66 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Ecuador.

1.55 EUR
1.06 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.87 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

0.81 EUR
0.92 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.69 EUR (2.88 USD) in Mexico and 2.44 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Ecuador.

2.69 EUR
2.44 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.01 EUR (1.08 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Ecuador.

1.01 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.54 EUR (2.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.87 EUR (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Ecuador.

2.54 EUR
1.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.77 EUR (4.04 USD) in Mexico and 3.19 EUR (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Ecuador.

3.77 EUR
3.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.53 EUR (7.01 USD) in Mexico and 6.53 EUR (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0% lower in Ecuador.

6.53 EUR
6.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.66 EUR (41.44 USD) in Mexico and 33.58 EUR (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Ecuador.

38.66 EUR
33.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.63 EUR (8.18 USD) in Mexico and 3.5 EUR (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Ecuador.

7.63 EUR
3.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 0.57 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Ecuador.

0.72 EUR
0.57 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.56 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.43 EUR (0.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Ecuador.

1.30 EUR
0.43 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.59 EUR (0.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ecuador.

1.31 EUR
0.59 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.36 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.48 EUR (16.6 USD) in Mexico and 19.47 EUR (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Mexico.

15.48 EUR
19.47 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 EUR (0.33 USD) in Mexico and 0.33 EUR (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Mexico.

0.31 EUR
0.33 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.1 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 9.33 EUR (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Mexico.

6.10 EUR
9.33 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Mexico and 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Mexico.

0.51 EUR
1.40 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.09 USD) in Mexico and 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

1.02 EUR
1.40 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 4.58 EUR (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 5.65 EUR (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Mexico.

4.58 EUR
5.65 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.56 EUR (48.84 USD) in Mexico and 38.67 EUR (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Ecuador.

45.56 EUR
38.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.73 EUR (22.22 USD) in Mexico and 12.59 EUR (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Ecuador.

20.73 EUR
12.59 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.11 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 776.29 EUR (832.19 USD) in Mexico and 427.93 EUR (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Ecuador.

776.29 EUR
427.93 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 469.98 EUR (503.83 USD) in Mexico and 234.96 EUR (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 50% lower in Ecuador.

469.98 EUR
234.96 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 1511 EUR (1619.87 USD) in Mexico and 597.01 EUR (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Ecuador.

1 511 EUR
597.01 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 882.17 EUR (945.7 USD) in Mexico and 465.04 EUR (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Ecuador.

882.17 EUR
465.04 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.94 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 2670 EUR (2862.7 USD) in Mexico and 1283 EUR (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Ecuador.

2 670 EUR
1 283 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 1741 EUR (1866.36 USD) in Mexico and 989.04 EUR (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Ecuador.

1 741 EUR
989.04 EUR

Salary

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.52 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 671.93 EUR (720.32 USD) in Mexico and 442.43 EUR (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 34.2% lower in Ecuador.

671.93 EUR
442.43 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNUSD

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

One star

46.7 EUR
24.8 EUR

Two stars

72.4 EUR
56.1 EUR

Three stars

116 EUR
95.4 EUR

Four stars

210 EUR
152 EUR

Five stars

564 EUR
116 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1611 hotels • Ecuador: 16 cities, 301 hotels

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