In Guayaquil, Ecuador, a family of four typically needs around $2330 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $910 monthly.
Overall living costs in Guayaquil are 3% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Guayaquil is 63% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Guayaquil is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.
Guayaquil is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, contribute significantly to the overall expense of living in Guayaquil.
Food prices are relatively affordable, being 10% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport costs are 49% higher than the European benchmark, making it a more significant expense for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 20.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 37.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.76 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 53 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 83 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 571 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,13 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,872 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.29% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.15 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 269 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,982 $ |