Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (151 kr) | 108 kr | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (79 kr) | 84 kr | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (33 kr) | 48 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.40 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 (11 kr) | 30 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.51 (38 kr) | 52 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.12 (23 kr) | 29 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (13 kr) | 18 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (163 kr) | 122 kr | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.91 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $749 (8,038 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $424 (4,553 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $60 (643 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $568 (6,095 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $307 (3,290 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $45 (481 kr) | 410 kr | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (244 kr) | 271 kr | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $407 (4,361 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (1,269 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.72 (61 kr) | 67 kr | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (111 kr) | 203 kr | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (578 kr) | 993 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (421 kr) | 419 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,149 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $69 (740 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,987 (203,676 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (241 kr) | 582 kr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (145 kr) | 307 kr | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 4% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.50 (48 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (76 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (328 kr) | 261 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.42 (37 kr) | 41 kr | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (40 kr) | 31 kr | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (60 kr) | 28 kr | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.80 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (146 kr) | 274 kr | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guayaquil | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (162 kr) | 415 kr | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (132 kr) | 267 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (415 kr) | 819 kr | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (556 kr) | 847 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (96 kr) | 138 kr | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.77 (30 kr) | 40 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.36 (15 kr) | 70 kr | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $828 (8,883 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.85 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (475 kr) | 286 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.66 (39 kr) | 67 kr | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 876 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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