Real estate market in Machala

Ecuador · Data as of July 22, 2026

Median residential $/m²
$725/m²

The median residential price in Machala is $725 per m², with 166 monitored listings and a median sale price of $90K.

Monitored listings
166
Median sale price
$90K
Median rent
$350
Browse listings for sale and rent

By property type

TypeListingsMedian sale$/m²
ApartmentsView →
2$107K$1,212
HousesView →
33$139K$699
LandView →
54$46K$143
CommercialView →
8$214K$534

By lot size — Land

Price per m² varies dramatically between urban lots and rural plots. We show each category separately so the median represents something concrete.

By lot size — LandlistingsMedian$/m²
Urban lot< 500 m²41$39K$188
Residential plot500 – 2.000 m²4——
Suburban estate2.000 – 10.000 m²2——
Rural / farm> 1 ha7$727K—

Price distribution — sale

<$50K
29
$50K-$100K
23
$100K-$200K
26
$200K-$500K
9
$500K-$1M
8
>$1M
2

Price distribution — rent

<$300
28
$300-$600
19
$600-$1K
10
$1K-$2K
7
$2K-$5K
5
>$5K
0

Frequently Asked Questions about Machala

Prices in Machala vary by neighborhood and property type. There are currently 0 listed properties you can browse to get an up-to-date sense of pricing.
Explore the neighborhoods section above to compare prices and availability across different areas of Machala.
It depends on how long you plan to stay. With a median purchase price of — and rents starting at —/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Machala favors buying if you're staying 3+ years. There are currently 0 properties for sale and 0 for rent — solid supply that gives buyers negotiating leverage. If you're new to the city, renting first lets you explore neighborhoods before committing to a purchase.
The Machala market has 0 active properties across 0 neighborhoods, with a median price of — and a cost per m² of —/m². With 0 properties for sale, the current supply is high — which is good for buyers: more options to choose from and more room to negotiate on price and payment terms. If you're looking for investment value, compare price per m² across neighborhoods to spot the best opportunities.
Yes, with no restrictions whatsoever. Foreigners in Ecuador have the exact same rights as citizens to purchase any type of property, including land. You don't need residency or a special visa. The purchase is formalized through a public notary, who verifies the title, drafts the contract, and registers it with the Public Registry. Closing costs are around 3-4% of the property value (notary fees, transfer tax, and registration fees). Many foreign investors also apply for temporary residency, which is relatively easy to obtain in Ecuador.

Methodology

This page analyzes 166 monitored listings in Machala, Ecuador.

Metrics are calculated from the active inventory TuLugar monitors across the market — both listings published on TuLugar and active agency supply tracked continuously. They are asking prices, not final transaction or closing prices.

We use medians to reduce the effect of outlier properties; $/m² only includes listings with valid area data. Prices in other currencies are converted to USD using the exchange rate available when the snapshot is refreshed.

Data is recalculated daily and can change when listings are published, updated, or deactivated.

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Data as of 2026-07-22 · refreshed 2026-07-22 16:15 UTC