Guayaquil ranks 8th of 9 priced cities in Ecuador on cost — $800 a month in essentials, 157% above Riobamba, the cheapest. The average net salary of $590 covers that 0.7×. 95.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at parish level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 24°C, Apr 27°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $386 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $450 |
| Groceries | $104 |
| Dining out | $135 |
| Utilities | $155 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $800 |
| Avg net salary | $590 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $713 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $800 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Guayaquil, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.87 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.89 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.66 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.19 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.96 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.09 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.97 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.15 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.93 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.97 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.75 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $129.38 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $26.11 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.88 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $44.67 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Guayaquil has 95.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (parish level). That is the highest of the 10 Ecuador cities we track. Ecuador's national figure is 102, so Guayaquil runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.8°C | 31.7°C | 81% | 86% | 225 mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 32.5°C | 85% | 91% | 347 mm |
| Mar | 27.1°C | 32.8°C | 85% | 91% | 441 mm |
| Apr | 27.2°C | 32.7°C | 84% | 88% | 325 mm |
| May | 26.5°C | 31.6°C | 84% | 82% | 205 mm |
| Jun | 25.5°C | 29.7°C | 83% | 81% | 106 mm |
| Jul | 24.8°C | 28.5°C | 82% | 76% | 88 mm |
| Aug | 24.5°C | 27.6°C | 80% | 72% | 42 mm |
| Sep | 24.5°C | 27.7°C | 80% | 76% | 64 mm |
| Oct | 24.7°C | 27.9°C | 80% | 84% | 62 mm |
| Nov | 25°C | 28°C | 77% | 82% | 31 mm |
| Dec | 26.2°C | 30.2°C | 78% | 82% | 99 mm |
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