- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- United States
- Guayaquil
- Atlanta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Atlanta (United States)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $2.83 | $13.73 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.76 | $5.90 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $2.49 | $4.10 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 | $2.42 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.40 | $2.35 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 | $4.14 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $1.50 | $5.23 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.71 | $3.44 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 | $3.78 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.17 | $2.24 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.08 | $12.62 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.46 | $1.69 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 | $2.20 | 65% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 50% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $507 | $1,262 | 60% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $76 | $178 | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $69 | $46 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,043 | $536 | 94% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $193 | $108 | 79% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4 | $9.34 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.84 | $30 | 84% |
| Clothes | 102% | ||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 102% more expensive than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $77 | $42 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $97 | $38 | 158% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $113 | $73 | 54% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $64 | $82 | 22% |
| Transportation | 57% | ||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,571 | $23,039 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 | $0.95 | 37% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $19.14 | $77 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $10.47 | $20 | 48% |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.42 | $9.99 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.84 | $6.56 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 | $3.18 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 | $4.42 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.88 | $3.24 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 | $2.98 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9.67 | $19.38 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 | $38 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8.71 | $21 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 | $171 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $77 | $87 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.57 | $9.26 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $2.40 | $4.11 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $2.11 | $4.68 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $302 | $126 | 139% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.62 | $0.74 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $53 | $38 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $2.85 | $5.24 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,849 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Atlanta
you would need to make just about $1,520
in Guayaquil.