- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Machala
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.97 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.88 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 61 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.38 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 53 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.20 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.35 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.25 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 60 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 180) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 16 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Machala (Ecuador) is 40% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $352 (Mex$ 6,350) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $194 (Mex$ 3,498) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 550 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $365 (Mex$ 6,579) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 (Mex$ 3,221) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 433 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 (Mex$ 10,995) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Mex$ 2,000) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Mex$ 54) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 (Mex$ 55) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is 156% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 350 | + 348% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 416 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Mex$ 1,691) | Mex$ 800 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (Mex$ 2,189) | Mex$ 500 | + 338% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Machala (Ecuador) is 26% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (Mex$ 396,359) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (Mex$ 246) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Machala (Ecuador) is 27% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 63 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (Mex$ 54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Mex$ 360) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 35 | + 312% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 39 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (Mex$ 90) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 57 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 250 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 130 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 200 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 613 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 62 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (Mex$ 2,702) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 550 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 36 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 55,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 52,144
($2,894)
in Machala.
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