Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 127% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM50) | RM11 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (RM31) | RM11 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (RM9) | RM7 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (RM4.30) | RM5.00 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.99 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (RM4.40) | RM1.00 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.82 (RM16) | RM6.00 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.81 (RM7) | RM5.00 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (RM3.55) | RM2.00 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (RM59) | RM42 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.07 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 327% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.73 (RM3.03) | RM1.00 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 89% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $739 (RM3,049) | RM1,220 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $348 (RM1,435) | RM625 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 (RM360) | RM198 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $635 (RM2,619) | RM850 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $340 (RM1,401) | RM500 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (RM256) | RM125 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (RM97) | RM99 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $439 (RM1,813) | RM775 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (RM438) | RM443 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (RM26) | RM25 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (RM26) | RM12 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (RM224) | RM160 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (RM142) | RM137 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (RM409) | RM122 | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (RM342) | RM207 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 196% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,531 (RM84,690) | RM12,250 | + 591% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (RM3.40) | RM2.15 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (RM105) | RM23 | + 356% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 49% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.41 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (RM124) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (RM22) | RM2.00 | + 1006% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (RM15) | RM12 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (RM18) | RM2.00 | + 823% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.61 (RM7) | RM1.00 | + 563% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (RM5.94) | RM2.00 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (RM52) | RM16 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 8% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (RM50) | RM60 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (RM46) | RM30 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (RM286) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (RM172) | RM70 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM33) | RM25 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.19 (RM13) | RM7 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.68 (RM7) | RM14 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (RM2,496) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (RM0.71) | RM2.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (RM180) | RM75 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (RM19) | RM14 | + 31% | |
| 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 684 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 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 RM6,553 ($1,589) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,800 in Taiping.
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