Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 16% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 14% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Quito | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (303 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (236 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (95 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (38 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (82 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.06 (33 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.30 (136 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (73 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (43 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (58 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (397 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (63 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.17 (37 NT$) | 37 NT$ | - 1% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 34% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Quito | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $833 (26,340 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $483 (15,261 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $48 (1,527 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $570 (18,033 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (10,180 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (1,119 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (788 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | $399 (12,627 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (4,628 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (241 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (293 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (2,270 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (1,464 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (3,344 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (3,290 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,234 (766,254 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (28 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (748 NT$) | 985 NT$ | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (248 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Quito | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.85 (185 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (396 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $52 (1,653 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.15 (163 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (135 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (248 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (82 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (67 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (447 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 62% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Quito | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (751 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $15 (471 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $52 (1,651 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (1,485 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (386 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.58 (113 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (68 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $856 (27,079 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 152% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (10 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | + 103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,669 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.40 (171 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 523 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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