- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.58 (元23) | 元54 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.36 (元34) | 元33 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (元26) | 元16 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (元7) | 元16 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.33 (元15) | 元15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (元9) | 元8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (元28) | 元64 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.99 (元13) | 元14 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (元8) | 元7 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.27 (元8) | 元5.24 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元90) | 元107 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.08 (元7) | 元13 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $675 (元4,248) | 元10,386 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $466 (元2,934) | 元5,355 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $86 (元540) | 元443 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $520 (元3,269) | 元5,264 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $303 (元1,907) | 元3,950 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (元716) | 元323 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (元168) | 元98 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $777 (元4,886) | 元2,433 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $190 (元1,198) | 元691 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (元43) | 元42 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.08 (元26) | 元34 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $64 (元401) | 元559 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (元406) | 元275 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 (元777) | 元644 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (元575) | 元711 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,096 (元176,717) | 元146,954 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (元3.33) | 元7 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (元125) | 元158 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (元54) | 元26 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (元41) | 元37 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $27 (元171) | 元418 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (元33) | 元34 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.50 (元28) | 元41 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元42) | 元35 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.82 (元11) | 元10 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (元11) | 元11 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.77 (元36) | 元64 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (元134) | 元166 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (元68) | 元98 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (元335) | 元846 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (元274) | 元405 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (元40) | 元66 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.17 (元20) | 元34 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.62 (元16) | 元35 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $789 (元4,963) | 元3,272 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (元1.33) | 元8 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (元346) | 元413 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.27 (元33) | 元20 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.290
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in China
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