Cost of living in Machala is 8% higher than in Loja (without rent).
Rent in Machala is 17% cheaper than in Loja.
Cost of living including rent in Machala is 4% lower than in Loja.
Food in Machala is 6% more expensive than in Loja.
Transport in Machala is 62% more expensive than in Loja.
| Machala | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Machala | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.82 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.41 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.92 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.9 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.7 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.44 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 2.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.9 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 29.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 245 $ | 325 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 312 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 448 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,098 $ | 656 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,600 $ | 501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 453 $ | 425 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.05 % | 11.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.97 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Haircut | 7.95 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57 $ | 65.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 134 $ | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,011 $ | 5,674 $ |