Cost of living in Ambato is 5% lower than in Machala (without rent).
Rent in Ambato is very similar to Machala.
Cost of living including rent in Ambato is 3% lower than in Machala.
Food in Ambato is very similar to Machala.
Transport in Ambato is 41% cheaper than in Machala.
| Ambato | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ambato | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.01 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.28 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.69 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.99 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.6 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.66 $ | 15.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.58 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.08 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.7 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ | 245 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 994 $ | 1,098 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 797 $ | 1,600 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 702 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.99 % | 5.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.31 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Haircut | 6.56 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.7 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.1 $ | 57 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 250 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,401 $ | 7,011 $ |