- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Ibarra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ibarra, Ecuador compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $2.77 (元18) | 元32 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.38 (元28) | 元26 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (元19) | 元9 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (元7) | 元13 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (元12) | 元11 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 (元7) | 元9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.74 (元18) | 元58 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.09 (元13) | 元8 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (元6) | 元8 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 (元8) | 元4.75 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元109) | 元50 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (元11) | 元8 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (元6) | 元6 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $497 (元3,202) | 元3,567 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $242 (元1,560) | 元2,125 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $39 (元252) | 元833 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $327 (元2,106) | 元2,333 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $126 (元814) | 元1,533 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $20 (元127) | 元300 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元325) | 元78 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $962 (元6,200) | 元8,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (元1,327) | 元2,000 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (元19) | 元44 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.04 (元13) | 元50 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $103 (元662) | 元467 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (元290) | 元250 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $133 (元858) | 元553 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (元507) | 元950 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,317 (元208,346) | 元155,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (元4.16) | 元7 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (元145) | 元138 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (元70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (元32) | 元15 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.05 (元26) | 元10 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (元193) | 元100 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.00 (元19) | 元15 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (元32) | 元28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (元11) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (元13) | 元7 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.28 (元28) | 元40 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (元135) | 元100 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (元70) | 元112 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $19 (元124) | 元120 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (元217) | 元195 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.52 (元29) | 元50 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (元20) | 元38 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (元12) | 元15 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (元1.16) | 元1.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元193) | 元168 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.80 (元24) | 元40 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.447
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,558
($1,793)
in Ibarra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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