- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Iraq
- Machala
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.97 (4,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.88 (6,949 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.38 (1,627 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 (1,506 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.20 (1,417 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.35 (1,594 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $1.00 (1,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.25 (1,476 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 (1,041 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (1,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (11,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2,101 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (591 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 | $352 (416,242 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $194 (229,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (59,050 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $365 (431,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 (211,156 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 (27,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 (720,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (131,126 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 (3,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 (102,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (59,050 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (110,845 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (143,504 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 (25,982,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,107 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 (7,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (23,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (9,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (4,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (5,905 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 (1,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (1,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 (3,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (20,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (11,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 (9,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (39,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 (6,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 (2,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (2,334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (177,150 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (55,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 (3,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,270,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,041,355 Dinar
($882)
in Machala.
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