Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $12 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $7 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 | $3.65 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 | $0.67 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 | $2.49 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 | $2.82 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 | $4.57 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 | $3.01 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 | $1.36 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 | $3.19 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 | $1.96 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 | $1.73 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 | $1,528 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 | $1,303 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 | $211 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 | $1,254 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 | $919 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 | $150 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 | $49 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 | $276 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 | $129 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 | $13 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 | $21 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $55 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | $46 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 | $129 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 | $101 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 | $20,236 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 | $0.68 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 | $51 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $28 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 | $5.91 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | $30 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 | $99 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 | $5.51 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 | $3.22 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 | $4.91 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 | $4.36 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 | $1.68 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 | $20 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 | $53 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $21 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 | $101 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 | $106 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $10 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 | $4.71 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 | $6 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 | $439 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 | $1.00 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 | $51 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 | $8 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,500 in Tempe, Arizona you would need to make just about $2,552 in Guayaquil.
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