Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (¥1,435) | ¥867 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (¥871) | ¥667 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (¥221) | ¥350 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (¥108) | ¥136 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (¥220) | ¥240 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (¥114) | ¥400 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (¥445) | ¥656 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (¥180) | ¥700 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (¥92) | ¥250 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (¥174) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,555) | ¥1,500 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (¥208) | ¥240 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (¥75) | ¥146 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 47% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (¥74,813) | ¥126,011 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (¥36,618) | ¥75,942 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (¥8,253) | ¥20,058 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (¥68,152) | ¥80,000 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (¥34,945) | ¥60,000 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (¥5,615) | ¥15,000 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (¥2,518) | ¥6,370 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (¥52,527) | ¥130,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (¥12,684) | ¥15,000 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (¥673) | ¥900 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (¥676) | ¥2,000 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (¥6,265) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (¥3,775) | ¥4,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (¥11,351) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (¥10,097) | ¥12,000 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (¥2,076,214) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (¥81) | ¥146 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (¥2,709) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (¥1,816) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 18% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (¥572) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (¥927) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (¥3,821) | ¥950 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (¥541) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (¥419) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (¥509) | ¥350 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (¥208) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (¥174) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (¥1,408) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (¥1,286) | ¥7,000 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,287) | ¥2,800 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (¥7,408) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (¥4,528) | ¥1,800 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (¥897) | ¥500 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (¥345) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (¥168) | ¥600 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (¥64,517) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (¥20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (¥4,875) | ¥9,800 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (¥479) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
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 March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥401,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥293,538 ($2,753) in Guayaquil.
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