- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Australia
- Machala
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.97 (AU$5.00) | AU$17 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.88 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.38 (AU$1.74) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.50 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.20 (AU$1.51) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.35 (AU$1.70) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $1.00 (AU$1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.25 (AU$1.57) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 (AU$1.11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (AU$1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (AU$2.24) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (AU$0.63) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Machala (Ecuador) is 65% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $352 (AU$444) | AU$1,271 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $194 (AU$245) | AU$2,559 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (AU$63) | AU$645 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $365 (AU$460) | AU$1,290 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 (AU$225) | AU$860 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 (AU$29) | AU$55 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 (AU$769) | AU$668 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (AU$140) | AU$100 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (AU$3.78) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 (AU$3.84) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 (AU$110) | AU$100 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (AU$63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (AU$118) | AU$90 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (AU$153) | AU$150 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Machala (Ecuador) is 2% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (AU$27,716) | AU$25,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.31 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (AU$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Machala (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (AU$3.78) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (AU$25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (AU$4.72) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 (AU$1.66) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (AU$1.26) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 (AU$3.71) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (AU$22) | AU$47 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (AU$13) | AU$33 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (AU$42) | AU$100 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 (AU$2.79) | AU$5.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (AU$2.49) | AU$4.00 | - 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (AU$189) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (AU$60) | AU$52 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 (AU$4.09) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
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 August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.260
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/
USD
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,800
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,419
($1,920)
in Machala.
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