Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tabora, Tanzania
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (31,204 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (18,935 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 847% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (4,813 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (2,344 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 (4,788 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (2,468 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (9,664 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (3,921 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (1,997 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (3,779 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (33,807 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 463% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (4,531 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 202% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (1,625 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 62% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (1,626,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (796,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (179,418 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 498% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (1,481,540 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 558% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (759,655 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (122,064 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 307% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (54,748 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 (1,141,861 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (275,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (14,620 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 387% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (14,698 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (136,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (82,061 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (246,760 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (219,505 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (45,134,242 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (1,766 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (58,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (39,483 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (12,427 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (20,144 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (83,053 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 731% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (11,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (9,114 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (11,073 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 177% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (4,518 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (3,780 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (30,611 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (27,966 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (27,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (161,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (98,433 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (19,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (7,507 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (3,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (1,402,508 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (441 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (105,967 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (10,418 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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