Cost of living in Portoviejo is 28% lower than in Mercedes (without rent).
Rent in Portoviejo is 23% cheaper than in Mercedes.
Cost of living including rent in Portoviejo is 26% lower than in Mercedes.
Food in Portoviejo is 37% cheaper than in Mercedes.
Transport in Portoviejo is 18% more expensive than in Mercedes.
| Portoviejo | Mercedes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Portoviejo | Mercedes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.6 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.09 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 1.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.69 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.77 $ | 4.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.1 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.93 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.2 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 43.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 428 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 500 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 599 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,639 $ | 2,603 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,583 $ | 2,100 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 322 $ | 769 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.27 % | 5.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.79 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 8.87 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.2 $ | 93.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 268 $ | 369 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,081 $ | 8,035 $ |