- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Ibarra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ibarra, Ecuador compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $2.77 (19元) | 32元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.38 (30元) | 26元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (20元) | 9元 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (13元) | 12元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.74 (19元) | 58元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.09 (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.19 (8元) | 5.01元 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (117元) | 60元 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (12元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $497 (3,438元) | 3,567元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $242 (1,675元) | 2,125元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $39 (271元) | 833元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $327 (2,261元) | 2,333元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $126 (874元) | 1,533元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $20 (136元) | 300元 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (349元) | 78元 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $962 (6,657元) | 8,000元 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (1,424元) | 2,000元 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.04 (14元) | 50元 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $103 (710元) | 467元 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (312元) | 250元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $133 (922元) | 553元 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (544元) | 950元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,317 (223,706元) | 155,000元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (4.47元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (138元) | 138元 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (75元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (35元) | 15元 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.05 (28元) | 10元 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (208元) | 100元 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.00 (21元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (31元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (34元) | 28元 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (11元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (14元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.28 (30元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (145元) | 100元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (75元) | 112元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $19 (134元) | 120元 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (233元) | 195元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.52 (31元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.25元) | 1.00元 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (208元) | 168元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.80 (26元) | 40元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ibarra (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,304元
($1,777)
in Ibarra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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