Is Guayaquil more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Guayaquil is 0.3% more expensive than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 36.6% lower, groceries 17.5% cheaper, and restaurants 27.0% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Guayaquil?

Ulaanbaatar has a purchasing power index of 39.2 while Guayaquil has 43.9 (NYC = 100). Guayaquil offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇪🇨 Guayaquil

2026

Guayaquil is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇪🇨 Guayaquil	Difference
Cost of Living	36.7	36.8	+0.3%
Rent	17.5	11.1	-36.6%
Groceries	42.9	35.4	-17.5%
Restaurants	27.8	35.3	+27.0%
Purchasing Power	39.2	43.9	+12.0%

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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