Cost of living
Galapagos compared to Montanita
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Overview comparison
GalapagosMontanita
Consumer prices in Montanita are roughly 18% higher than in Galapagos.
Cost of living
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| Total with rent one person | 543 | 909 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,268 | 1,841 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 443 |
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| Without rent one family | 863 | 1,330 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 217.63 | 317.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 312.4 | 502.34 |
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| Food person | 212 | 272 |
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| Food family | 522 | 726 |
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| Transport person | 41.94 | 36.35 |
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| Transport family | 154.86 | 116.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.12 years | 82.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.61 | 4.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.84 | 31.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.56 | 7.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 2.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.89 | 2.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.44 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.41 | 302.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.36 | 299.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 315.52 | 752.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 173.86 | 461.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.88 | 34.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.58 | 52.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.03 | 31.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.43 | 7.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,047 | 1,607 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,820 | 1,927 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.16% | 19.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.13 | 12.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.94 | 0.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.22 | 5.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.01 | 6.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 7.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.73 |
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Other
| Item | Galapagos | Montanita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.84 | 30.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.58 | 6.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.03 | 42.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.44 | 8.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.37 | 45.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.29 | 101.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 183.37 | 254.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,311 | 5,259 |
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