Ecuador vs Ecuador · 43 km apart
Ecuador
single / month
Cheaper overallEcuador
single / month
| Expense | Baláo | Machala | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $4.77 | Baláo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $19.08 | Baláo |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.43 | Baláo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $108 | Baláo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $17.49 | Baláo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $46.11 | Baláo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $13.36 | Baláo |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $13.36 | Baláo |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $3.50 | Baláo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $198 | Baláo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $138 | Baláo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $413 | Baláo |
| Total single-person budget | $382 | $456 | Baláo |
| Average net salary | $495 | $583 |
Baláo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Baláo runs about $382 versus $456 in Machala — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, Machala leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Baláo · Full cost of living in Machala