Cost of living in Wenzhou, China vs La Libertad, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wenzhou (China) is 38% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33元 ($5.10) | $4.00 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 ($3.11) | $9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($2.14) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 ($2.69) | $1.26 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 ($1.89) | $4.14 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 ($1.44) | $2.76 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80元 ($12) | $7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19元 ($2.96) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.97元 ($0.92) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.85元 ($0.59) | $1.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 ($0.98) | $1.26 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 ($1.69) | $3.00 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Wenzhou (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,481元 ($534) | $326 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,376元 ($364) | $350 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260元 ($40) | $100 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719元 ($417) | $350 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,128元 ($633) | $200 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322元 ($49) | $50 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 ($16) | $40 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 ($230) | $800 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,427元 ($219) | $150 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32元 ($4.91) | $4.50 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 ($5.41) | $5.00 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 ($78) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 207元 ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 ($101) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 402元 ($62) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,407元 ($19,232) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39元 ($0.83) | $2.10 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 436元 ($67) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19元 ($2.90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22元 ($3.31) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41元 ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 ($7) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50元 ($8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 ($1.85) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7元 ($1.02) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38元 ($5.89) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 ($28) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124元 ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 246元 ($38) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246元 ($38) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22元 ($3.42) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24元 ($3.71) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,279元 ($1,270) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 372元 ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($3.06) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wenzhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $980 in La Libertad you would need to make just about $761 (4,960元) in Wenzhou.
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