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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

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 9.22 PLN (2.39 USD) in Mexico and 7.14 PLN (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Ecuador.

9.22 PLN
7.14 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.78 PLN (1.24 USD) in Mexico and 3.9 PLN (1.01 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Ecuador.

4.78 PLN
3.90 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.55 PLN (9.21 USD) in Mexico and 25.33 PLN (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Ecuador.

35.55 PLN
25.33 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.71 PLN (10.8 USD) in Mexico and 38.22 PLN (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Ecuador.

41.71 PLN
38.22 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.13 PLN (6.25 USD) in Mexico and 20 PLN (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Ecuador.

24.13 PLN
20.00 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.27 PLN (3.44 USD) in Mexico and 22.2 PLN (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

13.27 PLN
22.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.25 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.94 PLN (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Ecuador.

5.25 PLN
4.94 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.35 PLN (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 6.64 PLN (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Ecuador.

7.35 PLN
6.64 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.8 PLN (2.54 USD) in Mexico and 9.11 PLN (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 7% lower in Ecuador.

9.80 PLN
9.11 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 92.58 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 96.13 PLN (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

92.58 PLN
96.13 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.61 PLN (0.94 USD) in Mexico and 2.74 PLN (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Ecuador.

3.61 PLN
2.74 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.27 PLN (1.88 USD) in Mexico and 6.29 PLN (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Ecuador.

7.27 PLN
6.29 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.94 PLN (7.76 USD) in Mexico and 22.01 PLN (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Ecuador.

29.94 PLN
22.01 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.94 PLN (1.28 USD) in Mexico and 3.74 PLN (0.97 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Ecuador.

4.94 PLN
3.74 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.49 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 4.25 PLN (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Ecuador.

5.49 PLN
4.25 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.35 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 5.06 PLN (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Ecuador.

5.35 PLN
5.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.88 PLN (1.52 USD) in Mexico and 5.1 PLN (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Ecuador.

5.88 PLN
5.10 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.24 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 5.13 PLN (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Ecuador.

5.24 PLN
5.13 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

50.42 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.78 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 4.4 PLN (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Ecuador.

5.78 PLN
4.40 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.02 PLN (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 3.82 PLN (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Mexico.

3.02 PLN
3.82 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 10.03 PLN (2.6 USD) in Mexico and 10.11 PLN (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Mexico.

10.03 PLN
10.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.76 PLN (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 3.05 PLN (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Ecuador.

3.76 PLN
3.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.48 PLN (2.46 USD) in Mexico and 7.72 PLN (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Ecuador.

9.48 PLN
7.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.04 PLN (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 13.2 PLN (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 6% lower in Ecuador.

14.04 PLN
13.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.35 PLN (6.31 USD) in Mexico and 27.02 PLN (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Mexico.

24.35 PLN
27.02 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 144.08 PLN (37.32 USD) in Mexico and 138.98 PLN (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Ecuador.

144.08 PLN
138.98 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.44 PLN (7.37 USD) in Mexico and 14.48 PLN (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Ecuador.

28.44 PLN
14.48 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.7 PLN (0.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 PLN (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 13% lower in Ecuador.

2.70 PLN
2.35 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 5.07 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.83 PLN (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Ecuador.

5.07 PLN
1.83 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.05 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.64 PLN (0.68 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Ecuador.

5.05 PLN
2.64 PLN

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 57.7 PLN (14.95 USD) in Mexico and 80.57 PLN (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

57.70 PLN
80.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.14 PLN (0.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.35 PLN (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Mexico.

1.14 PLN
1.35 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.75 PLN (5.89 USD) in Mexico and 38.61 PLN (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Mexico.

22.75 PLN
38.61 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 PLN (0.49 USD) in Mexico and 5.79 PLN (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Mexico.

1.90 PLN
5.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.79 PLN (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 5.79 PLN (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Mexico.

3.79 PLN
5.79 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 17.06 PLN (4.42 USD) in Mexico and 23.4 PLN (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

17.06 PLN
23.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 169.81 PLN (43.99 USD) in Mexico and 160.06 PLN (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Ecuador.

169.81 PLN
160.06 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 77.25 PLN (20.01 USD) in Mexico and 52.12 PLN (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Ecuador.

77.25 PLN
52.12 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 2893 PLN (749.4 USD) in Mexico and 1771 PLN (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Ecuador.

2 893 PLN
1 771 PLN

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 1752 PLN (453.71 USD) in Mexico and 972.4 PLN (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Ecuador.

1 752 PLN
972.40 PLN

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 5631 PLN (1458.71 USD) in Mexico and 2471 PLN (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Ecuador.

5 631 PLN
2 471 PLN

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 3288 PLN (851.62 USD) in Mexico and 1925 PLN (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ecuador.

3 288 PLN
1 925 PLN

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 9952 PLN (2577.91 USD) in Mexico and 5308 PLN (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Ecuador.

9 952 PLN
5 308 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6488 PLN (1680.69 USD) in Mexico and 4093 PLN (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Ecuador.

6 488 PLN
4 093 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURMXN

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 2504 PLN (648.66 USD) in Mexico and 1831 PLN (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 26.9% lower in Ecuador.

2 504 PLN
1 831 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURMXN

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

One star

91.8 PLN
66.8 PLN

Two stars

373 PLN
169 PLN

Three stars

542 PLN
351 PLN

Four stars

1 133 PLN
727 PLN

Five stars

3 092 PLN
523 PLN

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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