Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 101% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 76) | R$ 20 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.12 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.21 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.86 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 3.82 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 36 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 3.42 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 71% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $702 (R$ 3,943) | R$ 1,618 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $343 (R$ 1,930) | R$ 1,081 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $77 (R$ 435) | R$ 369 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (R$ 3,592) | R$ 1,425 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $328 (R$ 1,842) | R$ 865 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (R$ 296) | R$ 493 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (R$ 133) | R$ 113 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,517 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (R$ 668) | R$ 413 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 42% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (R$ 330) | R$ 200 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (R$ 199) | R$ 173 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (R$ 598) | R$ 314 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 532) | R$ 205 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 17% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (R$ 109,416) | R$ 63,667 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 4.09 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (R$ 143) | R$ 167 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 96) | R$ 43 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 83% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 49 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (R$ 201) | R$ 155 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 26 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 89 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 36 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (R$ 390) | R$ 130 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (R$ 239) | R$ 167 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 373% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (R$ 3,400) | R$ 2,650 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (R$ 257) | R$ 121 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 783 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 6,767 ($1,204) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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