7.2% above the Ecuador average
Ranked #448 of 577 cities · More expensive than 22.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Ecuador average · See Ecuador ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | USD 469/mo | USD 396/mo | 16% |
| 3-Bedroom | USD 800/mo | USD 746/mo | 7% |
Guayaquil has a cost of living index of 23.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Guayaquil is affordable by global standards (ranked #448 of 577 cities). It is 7.2% more expensive than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is groceries and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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