Cost of living in Salinas
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Cost of living in Salinas vs. Ecuador overall average
Salinas is 1.3% cheaper than Ecuador overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.1% less in Salinas
- Groceries
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pay 5.0% less in Salinas
- Transportation
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pay 1.3% less in Salinas
- Housing
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pay 4.0% more in Salinas
- Childcare
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pay 14.9% more in Salinas
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.9% less in Salinas
- Clothing
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pay 3.5% more in Salinas
The cost of childcare, housing, and clothing in Salinas are more expensive than in Ecuador. Expenses including entertainment and sports, restaurants, groceries, and transportation are lower in Salinas.
Salinas Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 |
$2.50
-
$6.50
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.75 |
$6.00
-
$10.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.70 |
$0.50
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.45 |
$0.35
-
$1.50
|
Salinas - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.54 |
$1.00
-
$3.63
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $2.40 |
$1.50
-
$5.00
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.43 |
$3.79
-
$5.89
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95 |
$1.25
-
$3.89
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.89 |
$1.36
-
$3.40
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.58 |
$0.45
-
$1.13
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.49 |
$0.34
-
$0.81
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.69 |
$0.23
-
$1.81
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.51 |
$0.34
-
$0.91
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.53 |
$0.23
-
$1.36
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.49 |
$0.45
-
$0.68
|
Salinas - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.39 |
$2.38
-
$2.40
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,000.00 |
$20,000.00
-
$30,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $8.65 |
$6.65
-
$17.50
|
Salinas - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.12 |
$25.00
-
$48.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $466.67 |
$350.00
-
$600.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $275.00 |
$175.00
-
$350.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$28.68 |
$19.12
-
$42.06
|
Salinas - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $255.00 |
$190.00
-
$320.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $5,650.00 |
$3,000.00
-
$7,700.00
|
Salinas - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.00 |
$1.50
-
$4.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.48 |
$1.25
-
$5.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.00 |
$5.50
-
$8.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $20.00 |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $3.65 |
$2.85
-
$8.00
|
Salinas - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.67 |
$25.00
-
$75.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.17 |
$45.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.00 |
$70.00
-
$150.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $66.67 |
$60.00
-
$80.00
|
Salinas - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Ecuador
to see the average cost of cities throughout Ecuador, like
Ibarra,
Cuenca,
Quito,
Salinas,
Manta,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Ecuador compared to Salinas.
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