Ecuador vs Ecuador · 338 km apart
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| Expense | El Carmen | Machala | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.50 | $4.77 | El Carmen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.00 | $19.08 | El Carmen |
| Cappuccino | $1.35 | $1.43 | El Carmen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $102 | $108 | El Carmen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.50 | $17.49 | El Carmen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.50 | $46.11 | El Carmen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.60 | $13.36 | El Carmen |
| Fitness club membership | $12.60 | $13.36 | El Carmen |
| Cinema ticket | $3.30 | $3.50 | El Carmen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $198 | El Carmen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $138 | El Carmen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $413 | El Carmen |
| Total single-person budget | $428 | $456 | El Carmen |
| Average net salary | $550 | $583 |
El Carmen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Carmen runs about $428 versus $456 in Machala — a difference of roughly 6%.
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 El Carmen · Full cost of living in Machala