Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (kr59) | kr131 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (kr44) | kr76 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.52 (kr17) | kr36 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (kr7) | kr9 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.23 (kr15) | kr27 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.23 (kr8) | kr19 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (kr30) | kr47 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.58 (kr11) | kr16 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (kr6) | kr11 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.27 (kr9) | kr10 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr87) | kr73 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.71 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (kr7) | kr12 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $854 (kr5,758) | kr11,838 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $369 (kr2,488) | kr10,086 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (kr765) | kr890 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $589 (kr3,972) | kr7,626 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (kr2,369) | kr5,660 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $58 (kr393) | kr821 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (kr162) | kr160 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $687 (kr4,633) | kr3,229 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (kr988) | kr861 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr93) | kr72 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (kr43) | kr158 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (kr466) | kr804 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (kr336) | kr316 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (kr699) | kr945 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (kr892) | kr1,033 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,763 (kr153,466) | kr234,508 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 (kr8) | kr11 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (kr150) | kr504 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr99) | kr176 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (kr40) | kr45 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (kr48) | kr121 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (kr338) | kr449 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.53 (kr31) | kr39 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (kr28) | kr31 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 (kr36) | kr30 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.61 (kr11) | kr10 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (kr10) | kr15 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (kr72) | kr244 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (kr99) | kr427 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (kr63) | kr211 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (kr469) | kr623 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (kr329) | kr629 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (kr53) | kr80 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.45 (kr23) | kr41 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.65 (kr18) | kr43 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $754 (kr5,085) | kr3,794 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (kr0.96) | kr0.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (kr369) | kr246 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.48 (kr30) | kr43 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr35,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr19,759 ($2,931) in Guayaquil.
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