Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco)
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 40% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Tangier | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (123 Dirham) | 75 Dirham | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (72 Dirham) | 56 Dirham | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.49 (25 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (11 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.04 (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.09 (11 Dirham) | 5.88 Dirham | + 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.88 (39 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.81 (18 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.99 (10 Dirham) | 4.95 Dirham | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (16 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (174 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (20 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (10 Dirham) | 5.51 Dirham | + 78% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Tangier | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $673 (6,857 Dirham) | 6,403 Dirham | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (3,985 Dirham) | 3,746 Dirham | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $61 (620 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $544 (5,538 Dirham) | 3,669 Dirham | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $304 (3,091 Dirham) | 2,124 Dirham | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (427 Dirham) | 337 Dirham | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (248 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | $433 (4,410 Dirham) | 3,549 Dirham | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (1,258 Dirham) | 1,033 Dirham | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.33 (54 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (93 Dirham) | 64 Dirham | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (541 Dirham) | 469 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (437 Dirham) | 485 Dirham | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (1,020 Dirham) | 828 Dirham | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $59 (602 Dirham) | 610 Dirham | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,937 (182,622 Dirham) | 217,777 Dirham | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (326 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (175 Dirham) | 61 Dirham | + 189% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Tangier | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.51 (46 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (65 Dirham) | 85 Dirham | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (276 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.05 (41 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (30 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.54 (56 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.82 (19 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.29 (13 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (216 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 455% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 32% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Tangier | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (153 Dirham) | 174 Dirham | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (107 Dirham) | 104 Dirham | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (467 Dirham) | 248 Dirham | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (534 Dirham) | 333 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (110 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (35 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.24 (13 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $757 (7,710 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (2.06 Dirham) | 1.00 Dirham | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (469 Dirham) | 345 Dirham | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.92 (40 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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