What does groceries cost in Machala?

Basic groceries in Machala cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Machala?

Dining out in Machala: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($30), local beer ($3), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Machala?

Average monthly rent in Machala: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($321), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($204), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($411), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($268).

What does transportation cost in Machala?

Transportation costs in Machala: public transport ticket ($0.35), monthly transport pass ($23.00), taxi starting fare ($1.50), gasoline per liter ($0.57).

What does utilities cost in Machala?

Monthly utilities in Machala: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($56), mobile phone plan ($14), internet ($24).

What does entertainment cost in Machala?

Entertainment costs in Machala: gym membership ($42), movie ticket ($8), theater ticket ($40).

What does personal care cost in Machala?

Personal care items in Machala: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($5), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($10).

What does clothing cost in Machala?

Clothing prices in Machala: jeans ($56), dress ($46), sneakers ($87), leather shoes ($85).

What does healthcare cost in Machala?

Healthcare costs in Machala: antibiotics ($6), doctor visit ($29), cold medicine ($6).

What does education cost in Machala?

Education costs in Machala: preschool (monthly) ($135), international school (monthly) ($5840).

What does other expenses cost in Machala?

Costs in Machala include: averageSalary ($450), tablet ($700), tv ($508), microwave ($112), laundryDetergent ($5).

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Ecuador

Machala

El Oro Province

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City Guide

288,072 people • 10:10 PM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Street Cleanliness

Good

Nightlife

Limited

Work

Power Reliability

Good

Work Cafés

Good

Coworking

Poor

Nature

Nearby Beach

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$1,410

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$162

Food Outside

$335

Base Cost

$71

Sources

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Weather

02/04/2026

Air Quality

Good

34/500

Forecast

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29°C

27°C

Feels like: 35°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

144.06 Mbps

Max

307.82 Mbps

Min

4.21 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

122.71 Mbps

Max

305.85 Mbps

Min

2.09 Mbps

Latency

11 ms

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Safety

2/10 - Not Safe

Walking at Day

Unsafe

Walking at Night

Very Unsafe

Safety Index

Very Unsafe

Crime Index

Very High

Mobility

Walkability

Okay

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Bad

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