Cost of living
Azuay compared to Santa Elena (Ecuador)
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Overview comparison
AzuaySanta Elena (Ecuador)
Consumer prices in Santa Elena (Ecuador) are roughly 7% higher than in Azuay.
Cost of living
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| Total with rent one person | 982 | 731 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,327 | 2,162 |
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| Without rent one person | 516 | 600 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,260 | 1,488 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 374.59 | 394.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 554.42 | 789.31 |
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| Food person | 291 | 351 |
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| Food family | 768 | 832 |
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| Transport person | 88.83 | 83.68 |
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| Transport family | 272.97 | 280.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.56 years | 67.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.93 | 7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.56 | 39.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.29 | 8.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.75 | 2.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.56 | 3.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 456.86 | 463.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 267.61 | 320.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 600.65 | 829.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 647.65 | 444.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.66 | 29.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40 | 49.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.68 | 25.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.24 | 9.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,428 | 1,628 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,078 | 990 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.92% | 24.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.43 | 12.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.62 | 2.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.75 | 7.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.39 | 8.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.52 | 7.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.99 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.74 |
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Other
| Item | Azuay | Santa Elena (Ecuador) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.65 | 34.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.52 | 8.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.34 | 35.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.43 | 10.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.76 | 62.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.44 | 106.62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 244.67 | 274.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,517 | 7,304 |
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