Travel budget and cost of living in Machala (Ecuador) how much does a trip cost?

Machala travel budget

Machala: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Machala

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Machala for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Machala compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Machala in 2024 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Machala in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Machala by expense type

Restaurant budget in Machala

Lunch

$ 3/person
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 38)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 4.2/person
($ 3 to $ 7.9)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Machala

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 4.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 12)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Machala

Bus ticket

$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.7
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Machala

Cinema

$ 6.4/ticket
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 30/hr
( $ 30)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Machala

Cigarettes

$ 4.3/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 6.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 57
($ 40 to $ 85)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 21 to $ 79)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Quito

$ 960
(fair price: $ 840)

New York City → Quito

$ 520
(fair price: $ 433)

Los Angeles → Quito

$ 553
(fair price: $ 451)

Toronto → Quito

$ 565
(fair price: $ 466)

Montreal → Quito

$ 630
(fair price: $ 514)

Chicago → Quito

$ 599
(fair price: $ 465)