Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 68% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (3.87 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.00 (8 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (3.98 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.88 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (6 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (3.21 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (5.91 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 97% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 176% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (2.65 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 33% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (2,803 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (1,300 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (314 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (2,417 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (1,218 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (199 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (82 zł) | 60 zł | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | $487 (1,841 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (450 zł) | 800 zł | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 42% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 13% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (222 zł) | 200 zł | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (134 zł) | 200 zł | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (403 zł) | 300 zł | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (358 zł) | 250 zł | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,209 (76,427 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.77 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (96 zł) | 50 zł | + 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (64 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (20 zł) | 50 zł | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (35 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (116 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (6 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (5.45 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (46 zł) | 60 zł | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (45 zł) | 44 zł | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (263 zł) | 70 zł | + 275% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (161 zł) | 100 zł | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (12 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (6 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (2,288 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.71 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (173 zł) | 69 zł | + 153% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 6,041 zł ($1,597) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,000 zł in Wałbrzych.
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