Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo 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: Tokyo or Guayaquil?
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Tokyo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $176Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $176, 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 Tokyo and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $74Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $148Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Tokyo:TeamLab Private Transfer with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: $202
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $79
- Private Transfer to/from Haneda Airport 7 Seater: $124
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Private Transfer Between Narita Airport & City: $169
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Hakone or Mt.Fuji: $156
- One-Way Private Transfer from Haneda Airport: $149
- Tokyo ⇆ Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer | One-Way/Roundtrip: $152
- Tokyo to/from Haneda (HND): Private Van Transfer (One-Way): $96
- Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) - Departure Private Transfer: $125
- Tokyo private transfer to Haneda Airport (HND): $134
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: $255
- Private transfer Guayaquil - Montañita: $250
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $231
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $231
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca: $104
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $62Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.02
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.02
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Meal at Airport$6.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $19
- Tokyo Cute Sushi : Kawaii Sushi Cooking Class!: $21
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $32
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour: $45
- Matcha Making Tokyo Number One Cooking Class: $50
- Japanese cooking class - Bring the flavors of Japan to France: $61
- Tokyo Yakatabune Dinner Cruise：Sukiyaki, Show&Tokyo Tower Option: $63
- Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries: $64
- Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food Tour with Tasting: $64
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.Tokyo $66Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- "Ginza → Tsukishima" Walking and Japanese Style Fun Dining Tour: $160
- (Private tour)ShinjukuUnfiltered Secret bar restaurant Tour: $256
- 1 Day Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo: $189
- 1 Day Tour to Oshino Hakkai Ole Hot Spring in Mount Fuji: $77
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $146
- 1-Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing trip from Tokyo: $338
- 1-Day Mt.Fuji Hiking Tour(Subashiri 5th to 7th) from Tokyo: $101
- 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: $125
- 1-Hour Tokyo Tour in Lamborghini Huracan: $281
- 1-Hour Tokyo Tour in Tokyo Drift Mazda RX7: $281
- 100% PRIVATE Anime, Manga, Game & Pop Culture Tour in Akihabara: $99
- 10:30 local gathering and rafting tour half day (3 hours): $39
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
- Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $158
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Tour Isla Salango Snorkel Seabirds from Guayaquil: $240
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Birds from Guayaquil: $231
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $225
- Full-Day Nature and Adventure Private Tour from Guayaquil: $249
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $70
- Guayaquil City and Cacao Farm Tour: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Guayaquil $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $35
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $90
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $90
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $102
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $121
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $131
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $147
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $161
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 Tokyo and Guayaquil, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo 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 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Guayaquil?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Guayaquil. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo 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 Tokyo or Guayaquil?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tokyo is a little warmer than Guayaquil in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 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 JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Guayaquil. Many visitors come to Tokyo 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.
In the autumn, Tokyo is cooler than Guayaquil. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo usually gets more rain in October than Guayaquil. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 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 OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Tokyo is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Tokyo during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Tokyo is much colder than Guayaquil in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Guayaquil. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 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 AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 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.