Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$16 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.02 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$7 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$4.40 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (NZ$5.75) | NZ$5.69 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$3.71 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (NZ$1.19) | NZ$3.48 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.88 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$20) | NZ$14 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (NZ$2.69) | NZ$3.21 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (NZ$0.97) | NZ$2.49 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 59% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (NZ$967) | NZ$2,691 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (NZ$473) | NZ$2,090 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (NZ$107) | NZ$200 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (NZ$881) | NZ$1,626 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (NZ$452) | NZ$1,470 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (NZ$73) | NZ$232 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (NZ$33) | NZ$74 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 (NZ$679) | NZ$578 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (NZ$164) | NZ$176 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$22 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 24% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (NZ$81) | NZ$86 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (NZ$49) | NZ$73 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (NZ$147) | NZ$167 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (NZ$131) | NZ$162 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 56% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (NZ$26,841) | NZ$39,529 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (NZ$1.05) | NZ$2.10 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$115 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (NZ$23) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (NZ$12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (NZ$49) | NZ$44 | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (NZ$5.42) | NZ$5.57 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.96 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (NZ$2.69) | NZ$2.72 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.43 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (NZ$18) | NZ$23 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$53 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$34 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (NZ$96) | NZ$235 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (NZ$59) | NZ$122 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$16 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (NZ$4.46) | NZ$4.87 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (NZ$2.17) | NZ$8 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (NZ$834) | NZ$913 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.56 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (NZ$63) | NZ$69 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (NZ$6) | NZ$31 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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