Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (401 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (235 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (58 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (29 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (59 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (29 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (117 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (47 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (24 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (46 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (408 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (56 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (20 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (20,731 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $338 (9,438 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $80 (2,228 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (17,873 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (9,004 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (1,473 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (629 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (13,776 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (3,326 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (176 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (177 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,643 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (990 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (2,977 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (2,648 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (544,504 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (21 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (710 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (476 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (150 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (243 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (1,002 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (142 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (110 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (134 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (55 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (41 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (342 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (337 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (337 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (1,943 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (1,188 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (235 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (91 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (44 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (16,920 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (5.32 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (1,278 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (126 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 973 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 139,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 88,810 NT$ ($3,176) in Guayaquil.
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