- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.39 (元30) | 元53 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.75 (元40) | 元33 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.99 (元27) | 元15 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (元16) | 元16 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.32 (元9) | 元8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.92 (元27) | 元62 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.77 (元12) | 元14 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (元10) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (元10) | 元5.68 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (元112) | 元112 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (元12) | 元8 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.15 (元8) | 元13 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $660 (元4,536) | 元10,005 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $450 (元3,092) | 元4,887 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $90 (元618) | 元453 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $644 (元4,430) | 元5,379 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $377 (元2,591) | 元3,511 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (元682) | 元303 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $31 (元211) | 元86 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $686 (元4,715) | 元2,507 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (元1,464) | 元625 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (元42) | 元40 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.18 (元29) | 元37 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (元503) | 元536 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (元413) | 元264 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (元832) | 元623 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (元701) | 元624 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,852 (元198,431) | 元141,949 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (元3.91) | 元7 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (元145) | 元145 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元53) | 元25 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元69) | 元41 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (元231) | 元312 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元41) | 元31 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (元34) | 元38 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元46) | 元37 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (元17) | 元9 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (元14) | 元13 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (元55) | 元58 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (元154) | 元167 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (元78) | 元95 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (元503) | 元852 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (元361) | 元402 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元60) | 元61 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.93 (元20) | 元34 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.20 (元22) | 元32 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $765 (元5,261) | 元3,309 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (元1.46) | 元0.81 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (元349) | 元355 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (元36) | 元21 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.878
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ecuador is about the same as in China
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