- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.11 (元27) | 元54 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (元36) | 元33 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (元26) | 元16 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (元7) | 元16 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (元14) | 元16 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 (元27) | 元62 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.62 (元11) | 元14 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (元9) | 元7 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (元9) | 元5.48 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元100) | 元112 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (元12) | 元8 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (元7) | 元12 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $638 (元4,144) | 元10,204 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $439 (元2,851) | 元5,047 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $97 (元632) | 元465 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $677 (元4,398) | 元5,317 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $371 (元2,412) | 元3,642 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $103 (元669) | 元338 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (元185) | 元86 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (元4,713) | 元2,403 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (元1,256) | 元666 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.64 (元37) | 元40 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.41 (元29) | 元36 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $72 (元468) | 元546 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (元383) | 元260 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (元833) | 元611 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元628) | 元604 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,657 (元186,249) | 元143,255 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (元3.59) | 元7 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (元131) | 元153 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元46) | 元25 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.86 (元38) | 元43 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (元193) | 元265 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.92 (元32) | 元31 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.59 (元30) | 元44 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (元40) | 元38 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.04 (元13) | 元9 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (元12) | 元12 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (元42) | 元60 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (元145) | 元174 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (元70) | 元98 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (元440) | 元840 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (元313) | 元419 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元46) | 元64 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (元19) | 元34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (元20) | 元35 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $775 (元5,037) | 元3,323 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (元1.38) | 元0.46 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (元327) | 元434 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (元33) | 元20 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in China
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