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| Expense | Machala | Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.77 | $4.77 | Machala |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.08 | $19.08 | Machala |
| Cappuccino | $1.43 | $1.43 | Machala |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $108 | Machala |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.49 | $17.49 | Machala |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.11 | $46.11 | Machala |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.36 | $13.36 | Machala |
| Fitness club membership | $13.36 | $13.36 | Machala |
| Cinema ticket | $3.50 | $3.50 | Machala |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $198 | Machala |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $138 | Machala |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $413 | Machala |
| Total single-person budget | $456 | $456 | Machala |
| Average net salary | $583 | $583 |
Machala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Machala runs about $456 versus $456 in Santo Domingo de los Colorados — a difference of roughly 0%.
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 Machala · Full cost of living in Santo Domingo de los Colorados