Cost of living in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 9% higher than in Machala (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 42% more expensive than in Machala.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 22% higher than in Machala.
Food in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 14% more expensive than in Machala.
Transport in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 34% more expensive than in Machala.
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Machala | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Machala | |
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Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.93 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.05 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.41 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.56 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.99 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.07 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.9 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.53 $ | 15.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.86 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.6 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.2 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 250 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 289 $ | 245 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 684 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,805 $ | 1,098 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,721 $ | 1,600 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 683 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.35 % | 5.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.8 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.8 $ | 57 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 318 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,147 $ | 7,011 $ |