Cost of living in Portoviejo is 8% higher than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (without rent).
Rent in Portoviejo is very similar to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Cost of living including rent in Portoviejo is 5% higher than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Food in Portoviejo is 5% more expensive than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Transport in Portoviejo is 22% cheaper than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
| Portoviejo | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Portoviejo | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.6 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.09 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.69 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.77 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 7.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.1 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.93 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.2 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 250 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 289 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 684 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,639 $ | 1,805 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,583 $ | 1,721 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 322 $ | 683 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.27 % | 11.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.79 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 8.87 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.2 $ | 41.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 268 $ | 318 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,081 $ | 5,147 $ |