- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Ibarra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ibarra, Ecuador compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $2.77 (元17) | 元26 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.38 (元28) | 元25 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (元19) | 元8 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (元6) | 元15 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (元12) | 元9 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 (元6) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.74 (元17) | 元83 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.09 (元13) | 元6 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (元6) | 元5.66 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 (元8) | 元4.00 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元106) | 元80 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (元11) | 元8 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (元6) | 元6 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $497 (元3,126) | 元3,286 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $242 (元1,523) | 元2,010 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $39 (元246) | 元483 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $327 (元2,055) | 元2,375 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $126 (元795) | 元1,454 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $20 (元124) | 元100 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元318) | 元65 | + 386% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $962 (元6,052) | 元10,000 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (元1,295) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (元19) | 元38 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.04 (元13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $103 (元646) | 元509 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (元283) | 元100 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $133 (元838) | 元680 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (元495) | 元1,500 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,317 (元203,382) | 元183,333 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (元4.06) | 元7 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (元141) | 元117 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (元68) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 36% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (元31) | 元15 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.05 (元25) | 元10 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (元189) | 元100 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.00 (元19) | 元15 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (元31) | 元28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (元10) | 元7 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (元12) | 元7 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.28 (元27) | 元40 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (元132) | 元100 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (元69) | 元112 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $19 (元121) | 元120 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (元212) | 元195 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.52 (元28) | 元50 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (元20) | 元38 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (元12) | 元15 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (元1.14) | 元1.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元189) | 元168 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.80 (元24) | 元40 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,056
($1,598)
in Ibarra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,200
in Zhengzhou.
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