Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Paris?
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 Paris or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Guayaquil? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Paris or Guayaquil?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, 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 dayParis $308Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is $308, 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 Paris and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis $178Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis $356Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Paris and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris $25Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.43
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.89
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from CDG/ORLY airport to Paris ,multilingual driver: $52
- VIP VAN driver Transfer to Disneyland Paris: $257
- VIP Private Shuttle in Van de Luxe | Paris Airport Transfers: $93
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris in Van: $204
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $120
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris APT-HTL (CDG): $120
- Transfert privé en van de Paris à Disneyland Paris: $163
- Transfert Paris Charles de Gaulle Disneyland Paris: $140
- Transfers from Paris to Parc Disneyland paris: $70
- Transfers between Paris, CDG, Orly, Disneyland & Versaille by van: $82
- Transfers between Paris and Paris Disneyland Versaille Airports: $181
- Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles: $122
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $251
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca: $104
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- 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 Paris or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Paris 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 dayParis $84Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.28
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Breakfast$8.12
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$100
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Dinner$66
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.15
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $69
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $75
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $76
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $76
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $84
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $87
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $92
- Paris Saint Germain Food Tour - Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $92
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: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris $88Guayaquil $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.80
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Audio-Guided Visit of Notre-Dame: $23
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $45
- Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
- Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $212
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $174
- 1 Hour Paris Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Illuminations Ticket: $33
- 1 Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise: $33
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $222
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $20
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1h30 Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $115
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $80
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: $280
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $99
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $220
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
- Guayaquil City Tour (3.5 Hours): Las Peñas & Iguana Park: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis $28Guayaquil $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $19
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl Experience in Bars with Club Entry: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $52
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $69
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $80
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $82
- Paris Biking Tour with Wine Tasting in a Hidden Cellar: $99
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 Paris and Guayaquil, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Guayaquil?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Guayaquil. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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 Paris or Guayaquil?
Paris 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 Paris or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Paris is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 20°C (68°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Paris usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JulyParis 20°C (68°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Paris or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Paris as well as Guayaquil. Many visitors come to Paris in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Paris is much colder than Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Paris usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquil. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 OctoberParis 13°C (56°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Paris or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Paris can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Paris is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Paris in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Paris usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryParis 5°C (40°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Paris or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Paris during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Paris because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In April, Paris is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 11°C (52°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Paris usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 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 AprilParis 11°C (52°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Paris
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 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.