Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tartu, Estonia
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €5.60 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.13 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (€1.72) | €2.94 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (€0.84) | €0.93 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 (€1.71) | €1.81 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (€0.88) | €2.04 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (€3.45) | €4.08 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (€1.40) | €1.90 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (€0.71) | €0.50 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (€1.35) | €1.27 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (€1.62) | €1.75 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (€0.58) | €0.53 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (€581) | €716 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (€284) | €503 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (€64) | €136 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (€529) | €444 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (€271) | €331 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (€44) | €88 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (€20) | €18 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 (€408) | €372 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€98) | €98 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.22) | €7 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (€5.25) | €10 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€49) | €76 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (€29) | €36 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€88) | €75 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €109 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (€16,112) | €18,372 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.63) | €1.32 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (€21) | €14 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (€4.44) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (€30) | €33 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (€4.20) | €3.65 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (€3.25) | €3.44 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (€3.95) | €2.96 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (€1.61) | €1.64 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (€1.35) | €1.88 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (€57) | €39 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (€2.68) | €2.79 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (€1.30) | €2.58 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (€501) | €537 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.16) | €0.05 | + 195% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (€38) | €44 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (€3.72) | €3.88 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.827
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Tartu? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Auckland is 40% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 15% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Valencia is 100% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Santiago is 67% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Quito (Ecuador)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Maladzyechna (Belarus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lahti (Finland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Tartu you would need to make just about €2,139 ($2,584) in Guayaquil.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Los Angeles, California costs $15 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Dhaka costs Taka 100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Chania costs €15 (about 2 hours ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Madrid costs €700 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Puerto Montt costs CH$65 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Oslo costs kr 10,165 (about 3 hours ago)