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 | $11 (77元) | 43元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (46元) | 37元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (18元) | 17元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (10元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (30元) | 48元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (9元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (11元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (110元) | 97元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (13元) | 9元 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (5.89元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $639 (4,340元) | 13,898元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $358 (2,428元) | 8,379元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (404元) | 462元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $403 (2,737元) | 6,525元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $266 (1,805元) | 4,376元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (249元) | 516元 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (168元) | 140元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $442 (2,998元) | 1,829元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (923元) | 546元 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (64元) | 66元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (427元) | 511元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (352元) | 288元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (669元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (563元) | 844元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,423 (152,233元) | 148,501元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (7元) | 8元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (167元) | 206元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (44元) | 28元 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (49元) | 27元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (240元) | 386元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (24元) | 30元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (26元) | 19元 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (44元) | 44元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (81元) | 82元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (115元) | 260元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (69元) | 122元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (265元) | 417元 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (271元) | 319元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (67元) | 90元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (29元) | 31元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.16 (15元) | 19元 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (3,869元) | 2,968元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (1.51元) | 0.24元 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (356元) | 410元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (39元) | 38元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in China
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