Cost of living in Machala is 28% lower than in Cartagena (without rent).
Rent in Machala is 63% cheaper than in Cartagena.
Cost of living including rent in Machala is 48% lower than in Cartagena.
Food in Machala is 39% cheaper than in Cartagena.
Transport in Machala is 17% more expensive than in Cartagena.
| Machala | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Machala | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.82 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.41 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.92 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 2.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.9 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.44 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 90.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.9 $ | 139 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 30.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 245 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 660 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 859 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,098 $ | 1,657 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,600 $ | 1,393 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 453 $ | 1,750 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.05 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.97 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 7.95 $ | 8.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57 $ | 42.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 134 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,011 $ | 2,660 $ |