Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 | $13 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 | $8 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.10 | $5.28 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.02 | $1.05 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.00 | $3.36 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.05 | $3.94 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $3.88 | $4.90 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.69 | $3.51 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $0.85 | $1.77 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.56 | $3.63 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 | $14 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.04 | $2.07 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.70 | $1.64 | 57% |
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 54% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $741 | $1,563 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $344 | $1,117 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $83 | $242 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $639 | $1,154 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $322 | $796 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $53 | $136 | 61% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $22 | $49 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $487 | $302 | 61% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $119 | $117 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 | $14 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $7 | $17 | 56% |
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 | $40 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $35 | $55 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $106 | $88 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $95 | $98 | 3% |
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,209 | $23,752 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.73 | $0.59 | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $25 | $37 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 | $15 | 12% |
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.36 | $8 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 | $29 | 68% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $31 | $118 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.07 | $5.68 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 | $3.45 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.57 | $4.82 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.63 | $3.68 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.44 | $1.79 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 | $18 | 31% |
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $12 | $40 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $12 | $26 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $69 | $80 | 14% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $42 | $69 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 | $9 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 | $4.78 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $1.67 | $4.44 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $605 | $428 | 41% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.19 | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 | $34 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $4.53 | $6 | 25% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,300 in Tallahassee, Florida you would need to make just about $2,729 in Guayaquil.