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| Expense | Velasco Ibarra | Guayaquil | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $5.85 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $23.40 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.76 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $133 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $21.45 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $56.55 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $16.38 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $16.38 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $4.29 | Velasco Ibarra |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $255 | Velasco Ibarra |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $178 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $533 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Total single-person budget | $382 | $568 | Velasco Ibarra |
| Average net salary | $495 | $715 |
Velasco Ibarra is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Velasco Ibarra runs about $382 versus $568 in Guayaquil — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 Velasco Ibarra · Full cost of living in Guayaquil