Cost of living in Wuxi, China vs La Libertad, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 30% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 ($7) | $4.00 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 ($4.94) | $9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.98) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 ($2.51) | $1.26 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 ($2.36) | $4.14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 ($1.02) | $2.76 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($2.37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 ($1.28) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9元 ($1.40) | $1.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 ($17) | $20 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.28) | $1.26 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 ($1.48) | $3.00 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 26% more expensive than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,152元 ($788) | $326 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,017元 ($462) | $350 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616元 ($94) | $100 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,977元 ($609) | $350 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,477元 ($379) | $200 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,059元 ($162) | $50 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 ($15) | $40 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,789元 ($427) | $800 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,109元 ($170) | $150 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 ($5.28) | $4.50 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 ($5.78) | $5.00 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 801元 ($123) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402元 ($61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 694元 ($106) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437元 ($67) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 16% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,519元 ($25,632) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.03) | $2.10 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224元 ($34) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 ($13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585元 ($90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 ($5.87) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53元 ($8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 ($7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($1.38) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 ($1.78) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42元 ($6) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141元 ($22) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 ($15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 852元 ($130) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 354元 ($54) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65元 ($10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 ($5.46) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 ($5.02) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,900元 ($444) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 ($0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 578元 ($88) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 ($2.83) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 11% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $880 in La Libertad you would need to make just about $785 (5,133元) in Wuxi.
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