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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 201*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 820*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1435*

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



Cost of living in Machala compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Machala in 2025 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Machala by expense type

Restaurant budget in Machala

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Machala is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Machala (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.52.82.814147.67.62.22.2United StatesMachalaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 2.8 to $ 9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 26)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.6/person
($ 6.2 to $ 12)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Supermarket food budget in Machala

On average, the price of supermarket food in Machala is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Machala

On average, the price of transport in Machala is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Machala

On average, budget for leisure activities in Machala is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.6/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
( $ 34)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Machala

On average, shopping budget in Machala is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.9/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 6.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 30 to $ 158)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 62
($ 52 to $ 90)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
Montreal → Quito
$ 560
(fair price: $ 498)
London → Quito
London → Quito
London → Quito
$ 1121
(fair price: $ 1038)
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
Toronto → Quito
$ 591
(fair price: $ 485)
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
New York City → Quito
$ 592
(fair price: $ 466)
Los Angeles → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
Los Angeles  → Quito
$ 599
(fair price: $ 493)
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
Chicago → Quito
$ 624
(fair price: $ 496)



About this information on the cost of living in Machala

The information about the cost of living in Machala shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Machala was updated on 28-04-2025.

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