Ecuador vs Ecuador · 267 km apart
Ecuador
single / month
Cheaper overallEcuador
single / month
| Expense | Quito | Guayaquil | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.13 | $5.85 | Quito |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.52 | $23.40 | Quito |
| Cappuccino | $1.54 | $1.76 | Quito |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $133 | Quito |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.81 | $21.45 | Quito |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.59 | $56.55 | Quito |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.36 | $16.38 | Quito |
| Fitness club membership | $14.36 | $16.38 | Quito |
| Cinema ticket | $3.76 | $4.29 | Quito |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $217 | $255 | Quito |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $151 | $178 | Quito |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $452 | $533 | Quito |
| Total single-person budget | $493 | $568 | Quito |
| Average net salary | $627 | $715 |
Quito is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Quito runs about $493 versus $568 in Guayaquil — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Guayaquil leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Quito · Full cost of living in Guayaquil