Cost of living
Galapagos Islands compared to Morona-Santiago
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Overview comparison
Galapagos IslandsMorona-Santiago
Consumer prices in Galapagos Islands are roughly 32% higher than in Morona-Santiago.
Cost of living
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| Total with rent one person | 778 | 558 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,963 | 1,330 |
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| Without rent one person | 484 | 337 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,355 | 1,001 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 257.59 | 257.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.33 | 395.01 |
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| Food person | 286 | 197 |
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| Food family | 675 | 655 |
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| Transport person | 36.62 | 33.98 |
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| Transport family | 86.94 | 88.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.57 years | 77.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.47 | 3.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.13 | 22.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.24 | 5.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 | 1.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 213.72 | 297.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.86 | 215.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 495.94 | 432.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 412.67 | 263.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.14 | 15.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.88 | 25.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.25 | 26.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.07 | 12.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,325 | 630 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,387 | 500 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.97% | 22.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.47 | 10.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 1.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 3.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.89 | 3.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.17 | 6.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.89 | 0.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Galapagos Islands | Morona-Santiago |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.97 | 27.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.93 | 7.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.91 | 32.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.91 | 4.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.45 | 73.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.13 | 109.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 202.15 | 242.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,520 | 5,732 |
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