- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United States
- Machala
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Machala, Ecuador compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Machala (Ecuador) is 54% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.92 | $12 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.69 | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.69 | $5.26 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 | $0.99 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 | $3.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.32 | $5.70 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.10 | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.46 | $4.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.88 | $2.45 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 | $1.88 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $14 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 | $2.76 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 | $2.61 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Machala (Ecuador) is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $404 | $2,100 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $201 | $1,683 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 | $295 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $402 | $1,183 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $179 | $994 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $23 | $76 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 | $377 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 | $103 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 | $16 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.05 | $16 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Machala (Ecuador) is 51% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $87 | $42 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 | $34 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $72 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 | $80 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Machala (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 | $22,500 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 | $0.77 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 | $18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Machala (Ecuador) is 69% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 | $31 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 | $170 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 | $3.18 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 | $4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.32 | $3.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 | $2.39 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $2.95 | $17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Machala (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 | $49 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $8 | $75 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 | $63 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.14 | $9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.22 | $4.04 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 | $5.00 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 | $429 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 | $66 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.25 | $10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 600 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,355
in Machala.
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