Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Guayaquil, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Uppsala or Guayaquil?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, 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 dayUppsala $185Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $185, 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 Uppsala and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $104Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $208Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $23Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
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: $254
- Private transfer Guayaquil - Montañita: $250
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $230
- 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
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- 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 Uppsala or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $64Guayaquil $50
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.Uppsala $22Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $212
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $287
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $139
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
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
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $158
- 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: $225
- Full-Day Nature and Adventure Private Tour from Guayaquil: $249
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $70
- Guayaquil Cocktail Tasting Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20Guayaquil $17
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 Uppsala and Guayaquil, we can see that Uppsala is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Guayaquil?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Guayaquil. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Uppsala is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 18°C (64°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 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 JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Guayaquil. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Uppsala is much colder than Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Uppsala usually gets less rain in October than Guayaquil. Uppsala gets 50 mm (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 OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Uppsala. In the winter, Uppsala is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Uppsala in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Uppsala gets 39 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 JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Uppsala during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In April, Uppsala is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 5°C (41°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°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.