Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Summary of cost of living in Guayaquil

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,515
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,112
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Guayaquil
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $12
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $2.84
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.05
12 eggs, large $2.14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.05
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $3.93
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $2.08
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.12
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.57
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $10
2 liters of coca-cola $2.14
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.84
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $869
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $420
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $78
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $614
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $340
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $56
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $26
40” flat screen tv $353
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $165
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $5.55
Hourly rate for cleaning help $10
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $71
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $44
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $106
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $93
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $20,247
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.08
Monthly ticket public transport $26
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $11
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.84
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $37
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.70
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.59
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.23
Tube of toothpaste $2.14
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $10
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $13
2 tickets to the movies $11
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $44
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $49
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $3.43
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $2.00
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $803
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.20
1 month of gym membership in business district $36
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $4.88
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 330 prices entered by 26 different people.
Latest price update: January 13, 2025

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