Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 42% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (5,634 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,419 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (869 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (423 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (865 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (446 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (1,745 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (708 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (361 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (682 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (6,104 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (818 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (293 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 170% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (293,648 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (143,729 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (32,395 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (267,503 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (137,161 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (22,039 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (9,885 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (206,171 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 415% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (49,784 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,640 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (2,654 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 38% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (24,589 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (14,817 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (44,554 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (39,633 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 124% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (8,149,320 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 715% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (319 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (10,631 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (7,129 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 161% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (2,244 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (3,637 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (14,996 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 650% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (2,123 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 563% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (1,646 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 287% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (1,999 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (816 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (683 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (5,527 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1005% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 29% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (5,050 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (5,051 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (29,076 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (17,773 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (3,520 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (1,355 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (659 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (253,233 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (80 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 784% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (19,133 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (1,881 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 79% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 619,433 KZT ($1,480) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 346,000 KZT in Taraz.
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