Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (CH$8,793) | CH$5,304 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (CH$5,411) | CH$3,777 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.10 (CH$1,463) | CH$1,663 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.02 (CH$714) | CH$832 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.00 (CH$1,395) | CH$1,922 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.05 (CH$733) | CH$695 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $3.88 (CH$2,707) | CH$3,682 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.69 (CH$1,179) | CH$827 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $0.85 (CH$592) | CH$531 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.56 (CH$1,089) | CH$917 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (CH$10,165) | CH$4,889 | 108% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.04 (CH$1,421) | CH$1,508 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.70 (CH$489) | CH$313 | 56% |
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $741 (CH$516,695) | CH$503,512 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $344 (CH$239,675) | CH$322,602 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $83 (CH$57,785) | CH$45,246 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $639 (CH$445,485) | CH$369,228 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $322 (CH$224,408) | CH$248,728 | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $53 (CH$36,703) | CH$39,110 | 6% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $22 (CH$15,164) | CH$21,187 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $487 (CH$339,236) | CH$232,659 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $119 (CH$82,908) | CH$49,061 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (CH$4,279) | CH$9,424 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $7 (CH$5,226) | CH$3,781 | 38% |
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 34% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (CH$40,949) | CH$33,285 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $35 (CH$24,675) | CH$19,932 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $106 (CH$74,198) | CH$35,603 | 108% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $95 (CH$66,003) | CH$44,796 | 47% |
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,209 (CH$14,085,952) | CH$10,699,300 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.73 (CH$511) | CH$816 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $25 (CH$17,705) | CH$29,931 | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (CH$11,881) | CH$8,861 | 34% |
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.36 (CH$3,737) | CH$3,596 | 4% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (CH$6,540) | CH$5,637 | 16% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $31 (CH$21,342) | CH$16,894 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.07 (CH$3,535) | CH$2,798 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 (CH$2,622) | CH$2,993 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.57 (CH$3,186) | CH$2,456 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.63 (CH$1,137) | CH$1,393 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.44 (CH$1,004) | CH$1,656 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 (CH$8,767) | CH$8,811 | 0% |
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $12 (CH$8,409) | CH$18,694 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $12 (CH$8,283) | CH$7,676 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $69 (CH$48,422) | CH$28,173 | 72% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $42 (CH$29,598) | CH$29,005 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (CH$5,861) | CH$8,958 | 35% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (CH$2,257) | CH$2,220 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $1.67 (CH$1,164) | CH$2,717 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $605 (CH$421,721) | CH$240,801 | 75% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.19 (CH$132) | CH$63 | 109% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (CH$31,944) | CH$32,964 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $4.53 (CH$3,155) | CH$3,345 | 6% |
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For example, you would need at least CH$1,397,704 ($2,005) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,380,000 in Talcahuano.