Ecuador vs Ecuador · 120 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Guayaquil | Machala | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.85 | $4.77 | Machala |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.40 | $19.08 | Machala |
| Cappuccino | $1.76 | $1.43 | Machala |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $133 | $108 | Machala |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.45 | $17.49 | Machala |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.55 | $46.11 | Machala |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.38 | $13.36 | Machala |
| Fitness club membership | $16.38 | $13.36 | Machala |
| Cinema ticket | $4.29 | $3.50 | Machala |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $255 | $198 | Machala |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $178 | $138 | Machala |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $533 | $413 | Machala |
| Total single-person budget | $568 | $456 | Machala |
| Average net salary | $715 | $583 |
Machala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Guayaquil runs about $568 versus $456 in Machala — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil · Full cost of living in Machala