Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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: Salzburg or Guayaquil?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, 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 daySalzburg $217Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is $217, 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 Salzburg and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg $107Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg $214Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg $23Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $405
- Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $119
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $85
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $118
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $72
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $167
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $275
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg $84Guayaquil $50
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $102
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg $35Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $263
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg: $51
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $179
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $178
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $249
- Eagle's Nest & WWII Bunkers & Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg: $298
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $238
- Eagle’s Nest E-Bike Tour in a Small Group: $226
- Explore Hitlers Mountain World War II Tour: $142
- From Munich: Salzburg Day Trip with Train Ticket: $226
- Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour: $167
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Half Day Tour in Guayaquil with a Professional Driver: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg $31Guayaquil $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Guayaquil, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Guayaquil?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Salzburg during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Salzburg is cooler than Guayaquil in the summer. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Salzburg usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Guayaquil. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Salzburg is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salzburg in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In October, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Salzburg. In January, Salzburg is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around -0°C (31°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Salzburg usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Salzburg is much colder than Guayaquil in the spring. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In April, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 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.