Ecuador vs Ecuador · 148 km apart
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| Expense | Samborondón | Machala | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.19 | $4.77 | Samborondón |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.74 | $19.08 | Samborondón |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.43 | Samborondón |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $94.86 | $108 | Samborondón |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.35 | $17.49 | Samborondón |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.46 | $46.11 | Samborondón |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.72 | $13.36 | Samborondón |
| Fitness club membership | $11.72 | $13.36 | Samborondón |
| Cinema ticket | $3.07 | $3.50 | Samborondón |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $168 | $198 | Samborondón |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $117 | $138 | Samborondón |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $413 | Samborondón |
| Total single-person budget | $396 | $456 | Samborondón |
| Average net salary | $512 | $583 |
Samborondón is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Samborondón runs about $396 versus $456 in Machala — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Samborondón · Full cost of living in Machala