Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (59元) | 56元 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (43元) | 37元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.39 (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (27元) | 56元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (9元) | 6元 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (87元) | 119元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (13元) | 9元 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (5.05元) | 10元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $682 (4,405元) | 7,672元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $368 (2,379元) | 4,517元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (361元) | 412元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $486 (3,141元) | 7,031元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $272 (1,755元) | 4,162元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (253元) | 279元 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (153元) | 88元 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $483 (3,120元) | 2,091元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (926元) | 619元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 43元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (42元) | 41元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (416元) | 415元 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (292元) | 206元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (683元) | 590元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (496元) | 663元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (142,342元) | 159,594元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (5.49元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (149元) | 176元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (41元) | 30元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (71元) | 36元 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (214元) | 440元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.91 (38元) | 35元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (33元) | 36元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (12元) | 11元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (65元) | 80元 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (115元) | 206元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (68元) | 97元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (326元) | 743元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (260元) | 429元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (55元) | 67元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.21 (14元) | 32元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $608 (3,929元) | 3,096元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.92元) | 0.68元 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (334元) | 481元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.08 (33元) | 23元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 19% cheaper than in China
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