- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Iraq
- Machala
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.92 (4,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.69 (6,732 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.69 (1,998 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (1,410 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (2,479 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.32 (1,562 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.10 (2,492 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.46 (1,732 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 (1,043 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (2,400 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (23,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (2,009 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (592 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $404 (478,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $201 (237,432 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (59,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $402 (475,827 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 (211,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 (27,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $549 (649,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (131,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 (3,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 (102,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (56,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (111,126 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (143,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (26,048,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (7,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (23,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (9,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (4,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (5,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 (1,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (1,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 (3,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (20,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (11,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 (9,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (39,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 (6,088 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 (2,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (2,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 (828,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (55,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 (3,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1184.000
IQD
/
USD
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,480,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,271,886 Dinar
($1,074)
in Machala.
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