Ecuador
Cost of Living in Guayaquil
Monthly Total
$1,352
$23,660
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$446
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$30
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$446
$7,805
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$143
$2,503
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$101
$1,768
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$174
$3,045
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$1,352
$23,660
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