Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Thessaloniki?
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 Thessaloniki or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Thessaloniki 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: Thessaloniki or Guayaquil?
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and serves as the capital city of the Central Macedonia region. It also has a rich history dating back more than 3,000 years. As a visitor, you'll find that the city has been touched by the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, all of which left their mark. In particular, the many Byzantine churches are quite impressive, with some of them listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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 Greece, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, 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 dayThessaloniki $188Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Thessaloniki is $188, 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 Thessaloniki and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThessaloniki $91Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThessaloniki $182Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Thessaloniki and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Thessaloniki 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: Thessaloniki Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Thessaloniki $15Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Thessaloniki
Also for Thessaloniki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Thessaloniki to Ikos Oceania: $163
- Bus Transfer to/from Kavala: $25
- Thessaloniki Airport to Sani Hotels Private Transfer: $117
- Thessaloniki Airport to Portes Lithos Luxury Resort Private Transfer: $87
- Thessaloniki Airport to Ikos Oceania Hotel Private Transfer: $111
- Thessaloniki Airport to Danai Beach Resort & Villas Private Transfer: $210
- Thessaloniki Airport to Anthemus Sea Beach Hotel and Spa Private Transfer: $152
- Thessaloniki Airport to Afitis Boutique Hotel Private Transfer: $117
- Thessaloniki Airport or Cruise Port Private Departure Transfer: $47
- Thessaloniki Airport or Cruise Port Private Arrival Transfer: $52
- Thessaloniki Airport SKG Private Arrival Transfer: $41
- Thessaloniki Airport Private Transfer Service: $35
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
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil city hotels: $227
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $227
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Guayaquil - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Thessaloniki or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Thessaloniki 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 dayThessaloniki $83Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting: $52
- Open Market Food Tour with Tasting: $53
- Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family: $69
- Kavala Food Tour :Taste Local Delicacies with a guide: $76
- Guided Food Tour: $76
- Food Tour in Thessaloniki: $82
- Get a Taste of Thessaloniki - Food tour to local tastes: $87
- Thessaloniki Food Tour: A Feast of Local Delicacies: $89
- Greek Ouzo and Meze Food Tour With A Local: $93
- Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki with a Chef: $93
- Kavala Food Tour and Cooking Workshop: $93
- Traditional Greek Food Tour With A Local: $94
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.Thessaloniki $30Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Chortiatis mt Thessaloniki Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $82
- 4 Hours Private Thessaloniki City Tour: $233
- 4-Hour Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage Private Guided Tour: $244
- Alexander the Great Private Tour at Pella and Vergina: $128
- Ancient Pella Tour: In the Footsteps of Alexander: $135
- Ano Poli: A walking tour in Thessaloniki's colorful Old Town: $84
- Archery Odyssey Traditional Archery Experience: $70
- Best of Thessaloníki: Private Walking Tour with a Local: $92
- Best of Private Guided Tour: $188
- Best of Tour by Local: $63
- Cruise Friendly Thessaloniki Tour including Leisure Time: $64
- Day Tour in Dion from Thessaloniki without guide: $268
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: $110
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- 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 Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $225
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayThessaloniki $17Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Thessaloniki
Also in Thessaloniki, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Pella-Edessa-Naousa wine tasting: $76
- Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Appetizers: $89
- Wine Tasting & Farm tour in Thessaloniki: $93
- Ktima Gerovassiliou Wine Tour & Museum – Thessaloniki”: $104
- Thessaloniki Wine Tour Winery Visit and Wine Tasting: $111
- Kavala: Winery tour & Wine Tasting with food pairings in Kavala: $111
- Winery Visit with Wine Tasting Experience: $111
- Private Day Trip to Petralona Cave and Afytos with Wine Tasting: $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 Thessaloniki and Guayaquil, we can see that Thessaloniki is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Thessaloniki or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Thessaloniki. When comparing the sizes of Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki or Guayaquil?
Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Thessaloniki are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Thessaloniki for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Thessaloniki is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Thessaloniki in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In July, Thessaloniki usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Thessaloniki gets 26 mm (1 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 JulyThessaloniki 25°C (77°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Thessaloniki during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Thessaloniki in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In October, Thessaloniki is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Thessaloniki average around 16°C (61°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Thessaloniki usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquil. Thessaloniki gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberThessaloniki 16°C (61°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Thessaloniki and Guayaquil. Most visitors come to Thessaloniki for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Thessaloniki is much colder than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Thessaloniki averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Thessaloniki usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Thessaloniki gets 37 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryThessaloniki 5°C (41°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Thessaloniki or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Thessaloniki as well as Guayaquil. The spring months attract visitors to Thessaloniki because of the beaches and the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In the spring, Thessaloniki is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Thessaloniki in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Thessaloniki usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Thessaloniki gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilThessaloniki 13°C (56°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Thessaloniki
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (44°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (76°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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