Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 36% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guayaquil | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (101 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (54 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (22 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (9 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (19 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (8 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (30 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.19 (18 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (9 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (12 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (91 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (16 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (7 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 48% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guayaquil | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $822 (6,623 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $414 (3,332 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (599 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (4,286 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (2,597 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $56 (450 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (200 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | $357 (2,876 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (1,240 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.87 (47 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (84 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 99% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (486 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (274 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (925 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (674 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 33% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,016 (153,216 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (6 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (173 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (84 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guayaquil | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.89 (47 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (77 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (240 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (45 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (31 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (44 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.71 (14 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (13 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (100 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guayaquil | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (123 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (106 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (359 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (408 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (70 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (25 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.63 (13 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $864 (6,959 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.54 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (340 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.96 (24 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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