Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (69元) | 42元 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (52元) | 39元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (22元) | 14元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.51 (11元) | 10元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (37元) | 50元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (13元) | 6元 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (88元) | 89元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (15元) | 8元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $746 (5,374元) | 12,713元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $453 (3,265元) | 5,917元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (360元) | 450元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $499 (3,591元) | 6,564元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (2,173元) | 3,518元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (267元) | 296元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (144元) | 100元 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $395 (2,843元) | 1,460元 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (848元) | 553元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (46元) | 43元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (62元) | 55元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (400元) | 418元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (307元) | 296元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (717元) | 553元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (569元) | 705元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,660 (156,024元) | 148,726元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (187元) | 228元 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (41元) | 42元 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (70元) | 59元 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (319元) | 114元 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (34元) | 57元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (46元) | 25元 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (15元) | 6元 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (13元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (97元) | 85元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (156元) | 178元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (95元) | 105元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (336元) | 1,179元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (352元) | 320元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (73元) | 81元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (27元) | 28元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.53 (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $631 (4,545元) | 3,924元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (2.14元) | 0.34元 | + 538% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (311元) | 412元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (43元) | 25元 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in China
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