Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (235 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (127 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (21 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (43 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (69 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.19 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (21 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (213 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (38 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (16 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $822 (15,430 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $414 (7,763 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (1,395 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (9,984 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (6,050 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $56 (1,048 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (467 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $357 (6,699 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (2,888 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.87 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (195 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (1,133 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (639 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (2,155 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (1,570 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,016 (356,942 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (15 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (404 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (196 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.89 (111 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (179 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (559 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (106 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (72 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (104 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.71 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (31 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (232 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (287 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (247 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (836 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (951 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (164 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (58 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.63 (31 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $864 (16,213 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (3.58 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (792 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.96 (56 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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