Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 70% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 ($b93) | $b27 | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 ($b56) | $b29 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 ($b14) | $b12 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 ($b7) | $b5.34 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 ($b14) | $b10 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 ($b7) | $b5.49 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 ($b29) | $b15 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 ($b12) | $b9 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 ($b5.94) | $b4.39 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 ($b11) | $b13 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 ($b101) | $b38 | + 164% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 ($b13) | $b11 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 ($b4.83) | $b4.55 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 46% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 ($b4,836) | $b2,703 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 ($b2,367) | $b1,690 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 ($b534) | $b206 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 ($b4,406) | $b1,841 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 ($b2,259) | $b1,245 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 ($b363) | $b159 | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 ($b163) | $b195 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 ($b3,396) | $b2,914 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 ($b820) | $b1,888 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 ($b43) | $b50 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 ($b44) | $b13 | + 241% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 ($b405) | $b325 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 ($b244) | $b273 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 ($b734) | $b515 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 ($b653) | $b377 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 ($b134,215) | $b100,489 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 ($b5.25) | $b3.73 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 ($b175) | $b137 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 ($b117) | $b18 | + 535% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 ($b37) | $b45 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 ($b60) | $b12 | + 399% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 ($b247) | $b121 | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 ($b35) | $b34 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 ($b27) | $b26 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 ($b33) | $b33 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 ($b13) | $b11 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 ($b11) | $b15 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 ($b91) | $b29 | + 213% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 29% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 ($b83) | $b61 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 ($b83) | $b68 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 ($b479) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 ($b293) | $b142 | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 ($b58) | $b29 | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 ($b22) | $b15 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 ($b11) | $b24 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 ($b4,171) | $b2,243 | + 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 ($b1.31) | $b1.18 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 ($b315) | $b310 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 ($b31) | $b17 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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