Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa)
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| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 91% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (R 200) | R 60 | 233% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (R 113) | R 50 | 126% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.11 (R 31) | R 31 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.01 (R 15) | R 15 | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.12 (R 31) | R 23 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $1.05 (R 15) | R 13 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.16 (R 61) | R 41 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $1.69 (R 25) | R 14 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $0.85 (R 12) | R 8 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.56 (R 23) | R 14 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (R 213) | R 138 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.04 (R 30) | R 16 | 82% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.70 (R 10) | R 5.00 | 105% |
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $741 (R 10,831) | R 22,750 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $344 (R 5,024) | R 19,000 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $83 (R 1,211) | R 1,350 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $639 (R 9,338) | R 20,000 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $322 (R 4,704) | R 12,000 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $53 (R 769) | R 1,000 | 23% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $22 (R 318) | R 600 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $487 (R 7,111) | R 6,833 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $119 (R 1,738) | R 1,233 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (R 90) | R 78 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $7 (R 110) | R 40 | 174% |
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (R 858) | R 700 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $35 (R 517) | R 717 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $106 (R 1,555) | R 1,167 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $95 (R 1,384) | R 800 | 73% |
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,471 (R 284,490) | R 294,500 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (R 12) | R 14 | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $25 (R 371) | R 392 | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (R 249) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 82% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.36 (R 78) | R 50 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (R 127) | R 120 | 6% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $39 (R 563) | R 300 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.07 (R 74) | R 15 | 394% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.76 (R 55) | R 19 | 193% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.57 (R 67) | R 39 | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.63 (R 24) | R 17 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.44 (R 21) | R 12 | 83% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 (R 184) | R 65 | 183% |
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Guayaquil (Ecuador) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $12 (R 176) | R 289 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $12 (R 174) | R 109 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $69 (R 1,015) | R 674 | 51% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $42 (R 620) | R 768 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (R 123) | R 38 | 221% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (R 47) | R 26 | 80% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $1.67 (R 24) | R 25 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $605 (R 8,840) | R 3,632 | 143% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.17 (R 2.49) | R 1.41 | 76% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (R 670) | R 429 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $4.53 (R 66) | R 39 | 68% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 62,000 in Tembisa you would need to make just about R 59,110 ($4,046) in Guayaquil.