- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Loja
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Loja, Ecuador compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Loja (Ecuador) is 8% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.09 (元26) | 元10 | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $3.39 (元21) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (元17) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (元7) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (元15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (元8) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (元24) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (元13) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (元8) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.10 (元7) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 (元49) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (元13) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.41 (元9) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Loja (Ecuador) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $463 (元2,926) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $351 (元2,220) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $33 (元211) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $375 (元2,368) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $289 (元1,830) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $27 (元174) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $105 (元662) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $657 (元4,157) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $252 (元1,591) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (元40) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.33 (元21) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Loja (Ecuador) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $31 (元196) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元251) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (元479) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $45 (元285) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Loja (Ecuador) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $45,500 (元287,746) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (元4.35) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (元162) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (元57) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Loja (Ecuador) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $2.00 (元13) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $23 (元148) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $2.00 (元13) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (元19) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (元33) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (元19) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (元16) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (元53) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Loja (Ecuador) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (元80) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (元78) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (元63) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $16 (元101) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.53 (元29) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.59 (元10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元13) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元215) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.20 (元33) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.324
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Loja (Ecuador) is 8% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元8,829
($1,396)
in Loja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,200
in Aksu.
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