How expensive is Guayaquil compared to the rest of Ecuador?

Guayaquil ranks #448 out of 577 cities globally. It is 7.2% more expensive than the Ecuador average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 11.1 and local purchasing power is 48.3.

What is the average rent in Guayaquil?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Guayaquil city centre costs approximately USD 469 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 396 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 800.

Is Guayaquil affordable to live in?

Guayaquil is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇪🇨 Ecuador · 2026

Costul Vieții în Guayaquil

7.2% peste media din Ecuador

Locul #448 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 22.4% din orașele din lume

+7.2%

Costul vieții

+4.7%

Chirie

-0.9%

Alimente

-2.2%

Putere de cumpărare

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Prețuri chirii în Guayaquil

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 469/mo	USD 396/mo	16%
3 camere	USD 800/mo	USD 746/mo	7%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

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.

23.8

Index

Sources

2.2

Gap between sources