Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (63元) | 37元 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (50元) | 39元 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (21元) | 13元 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (8元) | 10元 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (27元) | 55元 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (14元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (10元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (13元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (85元) | 87元 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (15元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.09 (8元) | 11元 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $857 (6,168元) | 13,566元 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $451 (3,244元) | 7,567元 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (405元) | 499元 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $518 (3,728元) | 6,485元 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (2,171元) | 4,297元 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (371元) | 321元 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (175元) | 94元 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (2,628元) | 1,393元 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (1,086元) | 485元 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (53元) | 40元 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (67元) | 46元 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (426元) | 452元 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (273元) | 258元 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (790元) | 612元 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (768元) | 779元 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,815 (142,590元) | 166,194元 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (162元) | 252元 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (41元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (94元) | 40元 | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (300元) | 212元 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (40元) | 46元 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (27元) | 49元 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (50元) | 41元 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (84元) | 94元 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (143元) | 251元 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (88元) | 107元 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (382元) | 895元 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (318元) | 293元 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (76元) | 77元 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (30元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.42 (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (6,097元) | 3,577元 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (1.59元) | 0.40元 | + 293% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (349元) | 356元 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (37元) | 25元 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% cheaper than in China
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