Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (NZ$2.94) | NZ$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$1.92 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (NZ$2.80) | NZ$6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$4.83 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.88 (NZ$5.44) | NZ$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$3.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (NZ$1.19) | NZ$3.71 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$4.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$20) | NZ$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$3.00 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.80 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (NZ$1,038) | NZ$1,742 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (NZ$481) | NZ$1,441 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (NZ$116) | NZ$248 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (NZ$895) | NZ$1,281 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (NZ$451) | NZ$1,046 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (NZ$74) | NZ$222 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (NZ$30) | NZ$68 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $487 (NZ$681) | NZ$676 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (NZ$167) | NZ$244 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 12% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (NZ$82) | NZ$112 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (NZ$50) | NZ$54 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (NZ$149) | NZ$143 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (NZ$133) | NZ$154 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,209 (NZ$28,291) | NZ$35,100 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (NZ$1.03) | NZ$2.11 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (NZ$36) | NZ$80 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (NZ$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (NZ$43) | NZ$40 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (NZ$5.27) | NZ$4.25 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$2.28 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$3.03 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (NZ$18) | NZ$27 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 52% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$41 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$29 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (NZ$97) | NZ$65 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (NZ$59) | NZ$90 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$4.91 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (NZ$847) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$1.32 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (NZ$64) | NZ$67 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (NZ$6) | NZ$25 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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