Cost of living in Wuhan, China vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Wuhan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23元 ($3.31) | $5.80 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 ($4.64) | $5.96 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 ($1.58) | $2.27 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 ($1.72) | $0.90 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 ($1.86) | $1.88 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.10) | $1.27 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 ($5.73) | $4.24 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 ($1.74) | $1.84 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27元 ($0.75) | $1.12 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.06元 ($0.72) | $1.37 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 ($0.94) | $1.86 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 ($1.04) | $1.00 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Wuhan (China) is 29% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,007元 ($571) | $759 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,320元 ($331) | $411 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 272元 ($39) | $39 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,620元 ($373) | $490 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,771元 ($252) | $322 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280元 ($40) | $31 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 97元 ($14) | $28 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,679元 ($382) | $540 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 930元 ($132) | $180 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27元 ($3.77) | $6 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24元 ($3.38) | $7 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 9% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 488元 ($70) | $66 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 351元 ($50) | $55 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 610元 ($87) | $111 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 567元 ($81) | $89 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,475元 ($16,306) | $27,238 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.03) | $0.63 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 115元 ($16) | $22 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 ($3.73) | $12 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 33% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17元 ($2.47) | $5.54 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 ($3.45) | $11 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 ($28) | $47 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25元 ($3.56) | $7 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 ($4.69) | $5.61 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 ($5.35) | $6 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.39) | $2.04 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 ($1.37) | $2.22 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 ($4.19) | $9 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 26% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84元 ($12) | $26 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65元 ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 652元 ($93) | $81 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 190元 ($27) | $52 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 ($5.82) | $9 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 ($4.59) | $3.18 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 ($3.12) | $2.30 | + 35% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,238元 ($604) | $724 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 ($0.04) | $0.19 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 406元 ($58) | $45 | + 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($2.84) | $5.28 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 24% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,500 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,901 (13,347元) in Wuhan.
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