Cost of living in Guacara is 16% higher than in Guayaquil (without rent).
Rent in Guacara is 55% cheaper than in Guayaquil.
Cost of living including rent in Guacara is 14% lower than in Guayaquil.
Food in Guacara is 46% more expensive than in Guayaquil.
Transport in Guacara is 46% cheaper than in Guayaquil.
| Guacara | Guayaquil | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guacara | Guayaquil | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.6 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.74 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.66 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.78 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.17 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.19 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.37 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.93 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.23 $ | 5.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.7 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.3 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.86 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.85 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.88 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.37 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.65 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 259 $ | 571 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 318 $ | 608 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 366 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 332 $ | 1,872 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 192 $ | 567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.02 % | 8.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.7 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.96 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Haircut | 9.42 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.4 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 96.7 $ | 269 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,701 $ | 6,982 $ |