Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Guayaquil, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Guayaquil?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. While it is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam $237Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is $237, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam $114Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam $228Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Guayaquil? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam $22Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram$3.59
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Renting a Bike$17
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One Hour Canal Cruise$11
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Single Day Transit Pass$2.92
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport$3.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- VIP Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City or Back to the Airport: $97
- VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer: $73
- Transfer from cruise port in Amsterdam to a hotel in Amsterdam: $74
- Transfer from a hotel in Amsterdam to cruise port in Amsterdam: $71
- Taxi minibus Transfer cruise port Amsterdam to Airport Amsterdam: $160
- Taxi Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam: $91
- Schiphol to Amsterdam VIP Transfer | Meet & Greet Taxi: $171
- Schiphol airport to IJmuiden Cruise Port – Luxury Transfer: $183
- Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Private Departure Transfer: $73
- Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam | Private Luxury Transfer: $109
- Schiphol Airport and Jet Center Private Transfer to Amsterdam: $149
- Schiphol Airport Transfer From Amsterdam: $171
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $18
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $18
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Private Airport Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $20
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $223
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $245
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $245
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam $90Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea$6.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Romantic Dinner or Lunch in the Dark Amsterdam: $48
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $58
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $70
- Amsterdam Walking Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Drink: $73
- Amsterdam : Guided Cultural Food Tour: $80
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $86
- Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture: $99
- 10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks: $107
- Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home: $109
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour: $117
- Eating Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch Tastings: $125
- Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Amsterdam with Italian Chef: $125
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guayaquil Historical Tour Ecuadorian Cooking and Cacao Experience: $97
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Stopover tour in Guayaquil with cooking class and accommodation: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam $41Guayaquil $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum$6.74
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House$19
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $114
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour of the Highlights of Amsterdam: $174
- 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $103
- 2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour: $206
- 420 Official Smoking Boat Tour in Amsterdam: $29
- 4Hrs with a Local in Full Private & Personalized Tour.: $274
- 75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum: $46
- 90-min Amsterdam Light Festival Tour: $160
- ANGLE - Experience Amsterdam With a Local Photographer: $299
- ARTIS Royal Zoo Ticket with Amsterdam Canal Cruise: $55
- Almere Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure: $23
- Amsterdam (Open Boat) Cruise in Old City Center with Live Guide: $23
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Half-Day City Tour—Iguana Park & Santa Ana Hill: $70
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Santa Ana: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
- City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $80
- Historic Walking Tour Through Time & Culture: $83
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $86
- Personalized City Tour with Guide: $90
- Religious City Tour with Guide and Entry Fees: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam $27Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Halloween Leidseplein Bar Crawl & Nightclub Entry: $29
- Red Light District Halloween Pub Crawl & Nightclub: $29
- Red Light District Pub Crawl in Amsterdam with 4 Shots: $34
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Guayaquil, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Guayaquil is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Guayaquil, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil?
Amsterdam has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amsterdam as well as Guayaquil. The summer months attract visitors to Amsterdam because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In the summer, Amsterdam is cooler than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amsterdam in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Amsterdam usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Amsterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmsterdam 17°C (62°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Amsterdam are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Amsterdam this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Amsterdam is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Amsterdam average around 11°C (51°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In October, Amsterdam usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Amsterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmsterdam 11°C (51°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Amsterdam during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Amsterdam for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is much colder than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Amsterdam averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amsterdam usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Amsterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmsterdam 2°C (36°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amsterdam and Guayaquil. Many visitors come to Amsterdam in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Amsterdam is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amsterdam in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Amsterdam usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Amsterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmsterdam 8°C (46°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Amsterdam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.