Ecuador vs Ecuador · 141 km apart
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| Expense | Santa Rosa | Guayaquil | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.50 | $5.85 | Santa Rosa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.00 | $23.40 | Santa Rosa |
| Cappuccino | $1.35 | $1.76 | Santa Rosa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $102 | $133 | Santa Rosa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.50 | $21.45 | Santa Rosa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.50 | $56.55 | Santa Rosa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.60 | $16.38 | Santa Rosa |
| Fitness club membership | $12.60 | $16.38 | Santa Rosa |
| Cinema ticket | $3.30 | $4.29 | Santa Rosa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $255 | Santa Rosa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $178 | Santa Rosa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $533 | Santa Rosa |
| Total single-person budget | $428 | $568 | Santa Rosa |
| Average net salary | $550 | $715 |
Santa Rosa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Rosa runs about $428 versus $568 in Guayaquil — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Santa Rosa · Full cost of living in Guayaquil