Cost of living in Caaguazu is 57% lower than in Guayaquil (without rent).
Rent in Caaguazu is 52% cheaper than in Guayaquil.
Cost of living including rent in Caaguazu is 55% lower than in Guayaquil.
Food in Caaguazu is 45% cheaper than in Guayaquil.
Transport in Caaguazu is 81% cheaper than in Guayaquil.
| Caaguazu | Guayaquil | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caaguazu | Guayaquil | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.04 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.53 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.89 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.18 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.51 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.93 $ | 5.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.7 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.29 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.27 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.03 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.3 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.9 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 91.6 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 200 $ | 571 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 608 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,273 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 1,872 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 321 $ | 567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.8 % | 8.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.4 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.91 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Haircut | 4.8 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.2 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.8 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 269 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,464 $ | 6,982 $ |