Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 85% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 640 prices entered by 61 different people.
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (5,910 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (3,343 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | 45% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.11 (911 KZT) | 438 KZT | 108% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.01 (435 KZT) | 313 KZT | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.12 (914 KZT) | 296 KZT | 209% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.05 (452 KZT) | 350 KZT | 29% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.16 (1,796 KZT) | 600 KZT | 199% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.69 (730 KZT) | 483 KZT | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $0.85 (367 KZT) | 583 KZT | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.56 (675 KZT) | 210 KZT | 221% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (6,298 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.04 (880 KZT) | 383 KZT | 130% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.70 (303 KZT) | 300 KZT | 1% |
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 182% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $741 (320,102 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | 205% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $344 (148,483 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $83 (35,799 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 258% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $639 (275,986 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | 245% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $322 (139,025 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 248% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $53 (22,738 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 279% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $22 (9,394 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | 213% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $487 (210,163 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 425% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $119 (51,363 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 202% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (2,651 KZT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $7 (3,237 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | 116% |
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 42% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (25,369 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $35 (15,287 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $106 (45,967 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | 109% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $95 (40,890 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | 9% |
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 134% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,471 (8,407,742 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | 741% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (365 KZT) | 150 KZT | 144% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $25 (10,968 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (7,360 KZT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 158% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.36 (2,315 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | 81% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (3,752 KZT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $39 (16,643 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | 732% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.07 (2,190 KZT) | 320 KZT | 584% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 (1,624 KZT) | 425 KZT | 282% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.57 (1,974 KZT) | 780 KZT | 153% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.63 (705 KZT) | 280 KZT | 152% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.44 (622 KZT) | 530 KZT | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 (5,432 KZT) | 500 KZT | 986% |
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $12 (5,210 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $12 (5,132 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | 267% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $69 (29,999 KZT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $42 (18,336 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (3,631 KZT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (1,398 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $1.67 (721 KZT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $605 (261,263 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.17 (74 KZT) | 9 KZT | 717% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (19,790 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $4.53 (1,954 KZT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 588,956 KZT ($1,364) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 319,000 KZT in Taraz.