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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Cost of Living in Machala

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Last updated:April 2, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$1.94

Bananas 1kg

$0.62

Beef 1kg

$4.75

Bread 500g

$0.84

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.86

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$3.92

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.89

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.60

Eggs (12)

$1.92

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.17

Lettuce 1kg

$0.38

Local Cheese 1kg

$2.95

Milk 1L

$1.04

Onions 1kg

$0.50

Oranges 1kg

$0.75

Potatoes 1kg

$0.69

Rice 1kg

$0.93

Tomatoes 1kg

$0.96

Water 1.5L

$1.00

Wine Bottle

$15.75

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.65

Cocktail

$7.00

Coffee

$3.22

Inexpensive Meal

$5.22

Mid-Range Meal

$30.13

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.75

Water

$0.50

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$320.50

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$203.67

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$410.50

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$268.00

Transportation

Car

$21,737.00

Gasoline 1L

$0.57

Monthly Pass

$23.00

One-way Ticket

$0.35

Taxi (per km)

$2.00

Taxi Start

$1.50

Taxi Trip

$12.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$8.00

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$30.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$55.84

Internet

$24.34

Mobile Minute

$0.25

Phone Plan

$13.69

Entertainment

Cinema

$7.50

Gym

$42.25

Tennis Court

$30.00

Theater

$40.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$4.45

Haircut

$10.00

Shampoo

$5.40

Toilet Paper

$3.96

Toothpaste

$1.23

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$46.14

Jeans

$55.57

Leather Shoes

$85.16

Sneakers

$86.50

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$6.00

Cold Medicine

$5.86

Doctor Visit

$29.00

Education

International School

$5,840.00

Preschool

$135.00

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$450.00

Cleaning

$4.35

Laundry Detergent

$5.10

Microwave

$112.00

Tablet

$700.00

$508.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,410

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$841

Median rent based on analysis of 54 apartments in April

Minimum$204

Maximum$2,546

Groceries

$162

Food Outside

$335

Base Cost

$71

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