Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Bali?
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 Bali or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Guayaquil can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Guayaquil?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, 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 dayBali $79Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, 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 Bali and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Bali and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.07Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Ubud Highlight Private Tour with Transfer: $49
- Ubud ATV Quad Bike Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $33
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $33
- Private Airport Transfer: Densapar City → DPS Airport: $8.88
- Premium SUV Bali Airport Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $13
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca: $104
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Bali 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 dayBali $32Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.21
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Lunch for 2$7.99
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Dinner for 2$8.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Halfday Private Tour Uluwatu Kecak Dance, Jimbaran Season Dinner: $65
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Ubud Slow Afternoon with Balinese Cooking Class: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.68Guayaquil $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- All-Inclusive Ubud Melukat Tour: Holy Water Cleansing Experience: $72
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
- 6 Hour Car Charter Tour of Uluwatu Temple: $45
- 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
- All Inclusive Bali Benoa Watersports and Jet Ski Adventure: $26
- All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest: $56
- All-Inclusive: Besakih Temple & Ancient Village Experience: $78
- Amazing Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud Village Hidden Waterfall: $29
- Amazing Private Tour: Tukad Cepung Waterfall + 5 tourist objects: $63
- Amazing Private Tours: Dolphins Lovina and Gitgit Waterfall include Lunch: $85
- Bali : Instagrams Tour Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga- Tukad Cepung , Tibumana Waterfall: $43
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City: $45
- City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Half-Day City Tour—Iguana Park & Santa Ana Hill: $70
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $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
- City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $80
- Historic Walking Tour Through Time & Culture: $83
- Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience: $85
- Personalized City Tour with Guide: $90
- Religious City Tour with Guide and Entry Fees: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.86Guayaquil $17
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 Bali and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil than you might in Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Guayaquil?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Bali or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Bali during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Bali is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bali or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Bali is generally a little warmer than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bali or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Guayaquil. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Bali usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bali is around the same temperature as Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Bali is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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