Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 134% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (RM55) | RM11 | + 412% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (RM33) | RM11 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (RM8) | RM7 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (RM4.10) | RM5.00 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (RM4.32) | RM1.00 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (RM17) | RM6.00 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (RM7) | RM5.00 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (RM3.49) | RM2.00 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (RM7) | RM8 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM59) | RM42 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (RM2.84) | RM1.00 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 80% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (RM2,845) | RM1,220 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (RM1,392) | RM625 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (RM314) | RM198 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (RM2,591) | RM850 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (RM1,329) | RM500 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (RM214) | RM125 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (RM96) | RM99 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (RM1,997) | RM775 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (RM482) | RM443 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (RM26) | RM25 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (RM26) | RM12 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 35% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (RM238) | RM160 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (RM144) | RM137 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (RM432) | RM122 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (RM384) | RM207 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 186% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (RM78,946) | RM12,250 | + 544% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (RM3.09) | RM2.15 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (RM103) | RM23 | + 348% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (RM69) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (RM145) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (RM21) | RM2.00 | + 928% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (RM16) | RM12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (RM19) | RM2.00 | + 868% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (RM8) | RM1.00 | + 690% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (RM54) | RM16 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (RM49) | RM60 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (RM49) | RM30 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (RM282) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (RM172) | RM70 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM34) | RM25 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (RM13) | RM7 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (RM6) | RM14 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (RM2,453) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (RM0.77) | RM2.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (RM185) | RM75 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (RM18) | RM14 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 735 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 72% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM6,541 ($1,613) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,800 in Taiping.
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