Cost of living in Acapulco is very similar to Portoviejo (without rent).
Rent in Acapulco is 8% cheaper than in Portoviejo.
Cost of living including rent in Acapulco is 4% lower than in Portoviejo.
Food in Acapulco is 8% more expensive than in Portoviejo.
Transport in Acapulco is 28% more expensive than in Portoviejo.
| Acapulco | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Acapulco | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.32 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.31 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.45 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.84 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.47 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.94 $ | 5.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 20 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 19.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.3 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.91 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.3 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 31.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 223 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 659 $ | 322 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,109 $ | 1,639 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 866 $ | 1,583 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 845 $ | 322 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.49 % | 8.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.5 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.51 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Haircut | 8.79 $ | 8.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.4 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.7 $ | 52.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 248 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,203 $ | 7,081 $ |