Cost of Living Comparison Between Guayaquil and Valdivia Cost of Living Comparison Between Guayaquil and Valdivia

😐 Solo nomad: Guayaquil is 2.3% more expensive than Valdivia without rent, and 1.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guayaquil is 6.6% more expensive than Valdivia without rent, and 6.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.6 $3.6
$6.36 CLP 5,918
-43.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.28 $48.28
$42.43 CLP 39.5K
13.79%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.88 $7.88
$6.95 CLP 6,466
13.38%
Cappuccino
$2.52 $2.52
$2.46 CLP 2,284
2.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 $0.89
$2.39 CLP 2,225
-62.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.62 $0.62
$1.55 CLP 1,442
-60.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.07 $3.07
$3.8 CLP 3,535
-19.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.42 $4.42
$4.14 CLP 3,853
6.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.2 CLP 1,116
-9.17%
White Bread (500g)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.38 CLP 1,281
28.26%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.67 CLP 1,555
6.59%
Eggs
$2.63 $2.63
$3.17 CLP 2,949
-17.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.12 $6.12
$9.3 CLP 8,648
-34.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.22 $5.22
$6.61 CLP 6,151
-21.03%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.21 $6.21
$13.15 CLP 12.2K
-52.78%
Apples (1kg)
$2.07 $2.07
$2.3 CLP 2,135
-10.00%
Banana (1kg)
$1.52 $1.52
$1.95 CLP 1,818
-22.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.05 $1.05
$1.85 CLP 1,717
-43.24%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.16 $1.16
$1.94 CLP 1,805
-40.21%
Potato (1kg)
$1.82 $1.82
$2.46 CLP 2,291
-26.02%
Onion (1kg)
$1.42 $1.42
$1.57 CLP 1,458
-9.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 $0.69
$1.56 CLP 1,449
-55.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 $0.98
$1.18 CLP 1,094
-16.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.84 $5.84
$5.23 CLP 4,864
11.66%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 $9.97
$4.91 CLP 4,566
103.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 $1.57
$1.55 CLP 1,446
1.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$2.17 CLP 2,017
-1.38%
🚌 Getting Around
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 $0.34
$0.6 CLP 558
-43.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.65 $20.65
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.71 $2.71
$1.65 CLP 1,531
64.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.67 $2.67
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.13 $10.13
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.67 $0.67
$1.42 CLP 1,321
-52.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.1K $25.1K
$15.8K CLP 14.7M
59.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.8K $29.8K
$18.4K CLP 17.1M
62.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$110 $110
$96.6 CLP 89.8K
14.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.63 $13.63
$18.98 CLP 17.7K
-28.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.44 $31.44
$29.22 CLP 27.2K
7.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.19 $36.19
$43.92 CLP 40.8K
-17.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$47.11 $47.11
$24.3 CLP 22.6K
93.87%
Cinema Ticket
$7.53 $7.53
$4.87 CLP 4,533
54.62%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$317 $317
$270 CLP 250.8K
17.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,894 $5,894
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.2 $53.2
$54.6 CLP 50.8K
-2.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.69 $42.69
$18.48 CLP 17.2K
131.01%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 $102
$51.5 CLP 47.9K
97.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$80.5 CLP 74.8K
39.42%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$341 $341
$605 CLP 562.8K
-43.66%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$368 $368
$389 CLP 361.9K
-5.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$524 $524
$1,042 CLP 968.7K
-49.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$708 $708
$597 CLP 555.7K
18.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,265 $1,265
$4,543 CLP 4.2M
-72.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,663 $1,663
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Guayaquil
Valdivia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$579 $579
$652 CLP 606.3K
-11.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.35
4.5
107.78%

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Last update for Guayaquil: October 27, 2025

Last update for Valdivia: October 29, 2025

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