Cost of living in El Alto is 4% higher than in Machala (without rent).
Rent in El Alto is 14% more expensive than in Machala.
Cost of living including rent in El Alto is 8% higher than in Machala.
Food in El Alto is very similar to Machala.
Transport in El Alto is 45% more expensive than in Machala.
| El Alto | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El Alto | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.69 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.2 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.88 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.91 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.04 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.69 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.4 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 15.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.4 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.12 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.3 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.1 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 245 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,202 $ | 1,098 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 852 $ | 1,600 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 449 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.64 % | 5.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.12 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Haircut | 8 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.4 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46 $ | 57 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 162 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,303 $ | 7,011 $ |