Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 74% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
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| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 131% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (RM56) | RM11 | 429% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (RM32) | RM11 | 204% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.11 (RM9) | RM7 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.01 (RM4.16) | RM5.00 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.12 (RM9) | RM2.00 | 336% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.05 (RM4.32) | RM1.00 | 332% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.16 (RM17) | RM6.00 | 186% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.69 (RM7) | RM5.00 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $0.85 (RM3.50) | RM2.00 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.56 (RM6) | RM8 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (RM60) | RM42 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.04 (RM8) | RM2.00 | 321% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.70 (RM2.89) | RM1.00 | 189% |
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 87% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $741 (RM3,059) | RM1,220 | 151% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $344 (RM1,419) | RM625 | 127% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $83 (RM342) | RM198 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $639 (RM2,637) | RM850 | 210% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $322 (RM1,328) | RM500 | 166% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $53 (RM217) | RM125 | 74% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $22 (RM90) | RM99 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $487 (RM2,008) | RM775 | 159% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $119 (RM491) | RM443 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (RM25) | RM25 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $7 (RM31) | RM12 | 158% |
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (RM242) | RM160 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $35 (RM146) | RM137 | 7% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $106 (RM439) | RM122 | 262% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $95 (RM391) | RM207 | 89% |
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 194% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,471 (RM80,339) | RM12,250 | 556% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (RM3.49) | RM2.15 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $25 (RM105) | RM23 | 356% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (RM70) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 51% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.36 (RM22) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (RM36) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $39 (RM159) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.07 (RM21) | RM2.00 | 946% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 (RM16) | RM12 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.57 (RM19) | RM2.00 | 843% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.63 (RM7) | RM1.00 | 573% |
| 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 in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $12 (RM50) | RM60 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $12 (RM49) | RM30 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $69 (RM287) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $42 (RM175) | RM70 | 150% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (RM35) | RM25 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (RM13) | RM7 | 84% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $1.67 (RM7) | RM14 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $605 (RM2,496) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.17 (RM0.70) | RM2.00 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (RM189) | RM75 | 152% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $4.53 (RM19) | RM14 | 31% |
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For example, you would need at least RM6,620 ($1,605) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,800 in Taiping.