Cost of living in Puerto Cabello is 37% higher than in Portoviejo (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Cabello is 48% cheaper than in Portoviejo.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Cabello is very similar to Portoviejo.
Food in Puerto Cabello is 52% more expensive than in Portoviejo.
Transport in Puerto Cabello is 28% more expensive than in Portoviejo.
| Puerto Cabello | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Cabello | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.9 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.08 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.8 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.15 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.2 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.4 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.03 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.26 $ | 5.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.5 $ | 20 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.7 $ | 19.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.5 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.64 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.86 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.27 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.8 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 267 $ | 223 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 343 $ | 322 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 393 $ | 1,639 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 383 $ | 1,583 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 193 $ | 322 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.85 % | 8.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.6 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.01 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Haircut | 9.31 $ | 8.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.8 $ | 52.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.5 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,756 $ | 7,081 $ |