City in Guayas, Ecuador
Cost of living in Guayaquil
How much a month costs in Guayaquil
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,300–1,900 ($1,300–1,900).
Prices in Guayaquil
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $400–800 | $400–800 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $280–550 | $280–550 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $10–18 | $10–18 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $45–90 | $45–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $3–5 | $3–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $9–18 | $9–18 |
| Cappuccino | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3–6 | $3–6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $20–45 | $20–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–20 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 32/100
A value score of 32/100 means Guayaquil gives more quality of life per dollar than 31% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 10 places we cover in Ecuador.
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Cost of living across Ecuador
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Otavalo | $900–1,400 | 84/100 |
| Mindo | $900–1,400 | 85/100 |
| Baños | $1,000–1,500 | 76/100 |
| Montañita | $1,000–1,600 | 73/100 |
| Puerto López | $1,000–1,600 | — |
| Cuenca | $1,300–1,900 | 63/100 |
| Guayaquil | $1,300–1,900 | 32/100 |
| Vilcabamba | $1,300–2,000 | — |
| Quito | $1,400–2,000 | 39/100 |
| Galápagos Islands | $3,500–5,500 | 5/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Guayaquil
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Guayaquil?
About $650–950 on a lean budget, $1,300–1,900 for a comfortable month and $2,800–4,200 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Guayaquil?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $400–800 ($400–800) a month in the center and $280–550 ($280–550) outside it.
How much does food cost in Guayaquil?
A local meal is $3–5 ($3–5); a mid-range restaurant is $9–18 ($9–18) per person.
Is Ecuador expensive?
Prices in Ecuador are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Municipality of Guayaquil
- ECU 911 (emergency service)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.