Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (60元) | 46元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (51元) | 40元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (8元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (17元) | 19元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.21 (9元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.03 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (11元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (104元) | 118元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (15元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.96 (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $676 (4,824元) | 15,059元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $399 (2,846元) | 9,006元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (416元) | 421元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $530 (3,781元) | 7,547元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (2,085元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (317元) | 262元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (173元) | 115元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $457 (3,261元) | 1,143元 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (1,157元) | 589元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (48元) | 39元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (71元) | 51元 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (428元) | 529元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (322元) | 248元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (797元) | 626元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (586元) | 828元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,603 (147,081元) | 161,247元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (5.92元) | 9元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (154元) | 204元 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (45元) | 39元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (65元) | 27元 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (254元) | 391元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | 53元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (47元) | 34元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (97元) | 74元 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (128元) | 265元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (89元) | 110元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (307元) | 1,294元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (366元) | 348元 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (73元) | 79元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.46 (25元) | 29元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.84 (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $838 (5,980元) | 3,321元 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (1.44元) | 0.20元 | + 618% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (364元) | 410元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.92 (35元) | 24元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in China
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