- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.53 (31元) | 53元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.49 (38元) | 33元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.36 (9元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.79 (26元) | 60元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.04 (14元) | 13元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (11元) | 7元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (10元) | 5.64元 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (118元) | 115元 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (13元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (8元) | 12元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $695 (4,814元) | 9,938元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $436 (3,023元) | 4,679元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $75 (521元) | 428元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $635 (4,398元) | 5,568元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $393 (2,726元) | 3,518元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $52 (359元) | 294元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (193元) | 88元 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $626 (4,336元) | 2,285元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (1,387元) | 634元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.45 (38元) | 40元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.65 (32元) | 38元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (486元) | 541元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (417元) | 279元 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $123 (851元) | 615元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (776元) | 663元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,546 (218,598元) | 143,740元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (4.04元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (143元) | 147元 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47元) | 25元 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (74元) | 38元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (249元) | 266元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (42元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (34元) | 36元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (48元) | 39元 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (16元) | 9元 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (13元) | 14元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (54元) | 59元 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (163元) | 158元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (78元) | 86元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (507元) | 700元 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (320元) | 384元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (78元) | 61元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.94 (20元) | 34元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.10 (21元) | 33元 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $742 (5,142元) | 3,282元 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (5.02元) | 1.04元 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (344元) | 337元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.18 (36元) | 20元 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.930
CNY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,407 prices entered by 684 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in China
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