Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Beijing?
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 Beijing or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing and Guayaquil can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Beijing or Guayaquil?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
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 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, 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 dayBeijing $95Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $95, 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 Beijing and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $42Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $84Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Beijing 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: Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $8.20Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$5.01
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Train from Airport for Two$7.34
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Taxi to Hotel$8.81
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2 Metro Passes$2.35
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Metro$0.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Universal Beijing Resort Private Transfer one way, City/Airport: $45
- Transfer: Beijing City Center to Beijing Airport (PEK): $41
- Transfer: Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Beijing City: $39
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Beijing Hotel&optionals: $219
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Transfer from Beijing: $149
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Private Tour With Airport Transfer: $249
- Sunrise Private Transfer to Jinshanling Great Wall+Hiking 6km: $149
- Simatai Great Wall Gubei Water Town private transfer with tickets: $181
- Shijingshan Amusement Park with FlyOver China Experience by Private Transfer: $98
- Private transfer from Zhangjiakou Ski Resort to Beijing: $168
- Private day to Beijing Hua Bei ski resort with transfer service: $174
- Private Transfers to Mutianyu Great Wall From Beijing/Airports: $72
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 city -Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $231
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $255
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $231
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca: $104
- Private transfer Guayaquil - Montañita: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $35Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.88
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.34
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.94
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Watermelon$2.06
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$17
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Two Popsicles$0.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing: $70
- Beijing Hidden Hutong Bike & Food Tour - Pro Photos Included: $71
- Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour: $72
- Old Beijing Dinner Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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.Beijing $26Guayaquil $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.81
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Two Opera Tickets$62
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$10
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Forbidden City (for 2)$18
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Forbidden City Tickets$18
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$12
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Romantic Tour in Oriental Provence Lavender Manor and Mutianyu Great Wall: $208
- 1-Day Beijing Emperor’s Tour of Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Jingshan and Hutong: $160
- 1-Day Beijing Private Tour to Lama Temple,Summer Palace and Hutong Rickshaw: $120
- 1-Day Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Hutong Rickshaw Riding: $277
- 1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour: $175
- 1-Day Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Airport Drop off Tour: $235
- 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights: $224
- 1-Day Private Tour: Huanghuacheng Great Wall Hiking with the lunch from Beijing: $213
- 1-Day Private Tour: Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing: $256
- 1-Day Self-Guided Simatai and Gubei Town Night Tour from Beijing: $149
- 1-Day Simatai Great Wall Hiking Tour with a Visit to Gubei Water Town: $249
- 2 Day Private Xian Tour from Beijing: $268
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guayaquil Museum Tour: $64
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $70
- Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour: $71
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
- Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience: $85
- Legends & Legacy: City Tour + Historic Cemetery Walk: $90
- Sky High City Tour & Cable Car Ride: $95
- Guayaquil Cocktail Tasting Tour: $95
- Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific: $100
- Guayaquil´s Night Tour with Drinks at FrutaBar: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil is more expensive. And not only is Beijing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing 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 Beijing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beijing 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 Beijing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beijing Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Guayaquil?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Guayaquil. When comparing the sizes of Beijing 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 Beijing or Guayaquil?
Beijing 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 Beijing or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Guayaquil. Most visitors come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Beijing is a little warmer than Guayaquil in the summer. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Beijing receives a lot of rain in the summer. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Guayaquil. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 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 JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Beijing is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beijing in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 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 OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Beijing during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Beijing this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
It's quite cold in Beijing in the winter. In January, Beijing is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around -4°C (26°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Beijing for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Beijing is much colder than Guayaquil in the spring. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 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 AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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