Is Guayaquil more expensive than Cuenca?

Guayaquil is 19.5% more expensive than Cuenca overall. Rent is 13.3% higher, groceries 0.0% cheaper, and restaurants 30.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Cuenca or Guayaquil?

Cuenca has a purchasing power index of 48.0 while Guayaquil has 43.9 (NYC = 100). Cuenca offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇨 Cuenca vs 🇪🇨 Guayaquil

2026

Guayaquil is 19.5% more expensive

Category	🇪🇨 Cuenca	🇪🇨 Guayaquil	Difference
Cost of Living	30.8	36.8	+19.5%
Rent	9.8	11.1	+13.3%
Groceries	35.4	35.4	0.0%
Restaurants	27.1	35.3	+30.3%
Purchasing Power	48.0	43.9	-8.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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