Cost of living in Guayaquil is 21% higher than in Rivera (without rent).
Rent in Guayaquil is 19% more expensive than in Rivera.
Cost of living including rent in Guayaquil is 20% higher than in Rivera.
Food in Guayaquil is 12% cheaper than in Rivera.
Transport in Guayaquil is 194% more expensive than in Rivera.
| Guayaquil | Rivera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guayaquil | Rivera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.82 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 1.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.35 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 3.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.8 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.4 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.76 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.64 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.22 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 2.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.1 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 99 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.6 $ | 47 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 571 $ | 229 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 608 $ | 1,643 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,130 $ | 2,576 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,872 $ | 2,021 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 567 $ | 578 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.29 % | 5.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.2 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.15 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 269 $ | 342 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,982 $ | 7,532 $ |