Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Guayaquil can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Guayaquil?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Brisbane Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $154Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $154, 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 Brisbane and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $81Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $162Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- UVF Luxury Transfer To Secrets St. Lucia Roundtrip: $100
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Secrets St Lucia Airport Transfer: $58
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $128
- Private Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $276
- Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $54
- Private Airport/Resort Luxury Transfers: $107
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $96
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $255
- Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $257
- Private transfer Guayaquil - Montañita: $250
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $233
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil city hotels: $233
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $233
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $233
- Guayaquil Airport Private Transfer Service: $80
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $42
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Private Airport Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $54Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Glow Worms, Sunset, Telescope Stargazing & Dinner: $133
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
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: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $24Guayaquil $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands: $177
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Scuba Dive Tour: $201
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $80
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife Nature Park Visit Private Tour: $893
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $250
- Chocolate Bike Tour/ Pedal, explore and taste!: $170
- Cocoa and Gastronomy Tour at Hacienda CacaoyMango: $155
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Dolphin Watching Experience in Puerto El Morro from Guayaquil: $165
- Exclusive private luxury cocoa experience: $187
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Birds from Guayaquil : $231
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $205
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $50Guayaquil $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $111
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- One Hump Camel Farm and Wine Tour: $178
- Luxury Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Distillery: $198
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 Brisbane and Guayaquil, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Guayaquil?
Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Guayaquil. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Brisbane is around the same temperature as Guayaquil in the summer. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in July.
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Guayaquilin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In the autumn, Brisbane is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brisbane in April average around 22°C (71°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.
Brisbane receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane usually gets more rain in April than Guayaquilin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Brisbane is generally much colder than Guayaquilin January. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 15°C (59°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In July, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Guayaquilin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Brisbane during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Brisbane is cooler than Guayaquil in the spring. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brisbane usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquilin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 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.