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Cost of Living in El Ejido
Monthly Total
$1,634
$28,595
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$553
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$36
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$553
$9,678
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$102
$1,785
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$141
$2,468
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$270
$4,725
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$211
$3,693
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$119
$2,083
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$34
$595
Monthly Total
$1,634
$28,595
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