Cost of living in Yinchuan, China vs La Libertad, Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Yinchuan (China) is 35% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35元 ($5.30) | $4.00 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 ($4.60) | $9 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $7 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9元 ($1.44) | $1.26 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 8元 ($1.23) | $4.14 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00元 ($0.61) | $2.76 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35元 ($5.37) | $7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00元 ($0.46) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 ($1.07) | $1.41 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150元 ($23) | $20 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.23) | $1.26 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 ($0.77) | $3.00 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Yinchuan (China) is 36% cheaper than in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,770元 ($425) | $326 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 ($230) | $350 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 ($31) | $100 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000元 ($307) | $350 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200元 ($184) | $200 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 ($31) | $50 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 ($12) | $40 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,500元 ($537) | $800 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600元 ($92) | $150 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $4.50 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15元 ($2.30) | $5.00 | - 54% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Yinchuan (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120元 ($18) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 460元 ($71) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500元 ($383) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Yinchuan (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000元 ($30,671) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $2.10 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50元 ($8) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Yinchuan (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 ($1.84) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00元 ($0.92) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20元 ($3.07) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Yinchuan (China) is about the same as in La Libertad (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101元 ($15) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 98元 ($15) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7元 ($1.06) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on May 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $980 in La Libertad you would need to make just about $629 (4,104元) in Yinchuan.
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