Is Guayaquil more expensive than Nizhny Novgorod?

Guayaquil is 0.3% more expensive than Nizhny Novgorod overall. Rent is 9.4% lower, groceries 1.5% more expensive, and restaurants 9.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Nizhny Novgorod or Guayaquil?

Nizhny Novgorod has a purchasing power index of 61.1 while Guayaquil has 47.0 (NYC = 100). Nizhny Novgorod offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Nizhny Novgorod vs 🇪🇨 Guayaquil

2026

Guayaquil is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Nizhny Novgorod	🇪🇨 Guayaquil	Difference
Cost of Living	36.0	36.1	+0.3%
Rent	11.7	10.6	-9.4%
Groceries	34.1	34.6	+1.5%
Restaurants	38.0	34.3	-9.7%
Purchasing Power	61.1	47.0	-23.1%

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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