- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Machala
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 7% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.92 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 58 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.69 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 61 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.69 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.32 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 14 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.46 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 170 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 16 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Machala (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $404 (Mex$ 7,566) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $201 (Mex$ 3,756) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 550 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $402 (Mex$ 7,527) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 (Mex$ 3,349) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 433 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 (Mex$ 11,430) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Mex$ 2,079) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Mex$ 56) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 60 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is 152% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 350 | + 365% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 416 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Mex$ 1,758) | Mex$ 950 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (Mex$ 2,276) | Mex$ 550 | + 314% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Machala (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 412,031) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (Mex$ 255) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Machala (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 63 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (Mex$ 56) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Mex$ 375) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 35 | + 328% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (Mex$ 94) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (Mex$ 19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 118 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 265 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 130 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 200 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 493 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 62 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 (Mex$ 41) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 26 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 (Mex$ 13,110) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 550 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 36 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18.729
MXN
/
USD
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 42,706
($2,280)
in Machala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Acapulco.
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