Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 54% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (93元) | 25元 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (55元) | 32元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.08 (13元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.17 (27元) | 35元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (5.52元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (11元) | 4.70元 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (95元) | 73元 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (4.55元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 127% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (4,816元) | 1,461元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $338 (2,193元) | 1,200元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $80 (518元) | 471元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (4,152元) | 1,500元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (2,092元) | 700元 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (342元) | 200元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (146元) | 51元 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (3,200元) | 2,285元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (773元) | 657元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (41元) | 44元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (41元) | 25元 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 15% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (382元) | 316元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (230元) | 234元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (692元) | 423元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (615元) | 405元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (126,500元) | 250,728元 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (4.95元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (165元) | 85元 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (111元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (35元) | 33元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (56元) | 12元 | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (233元) | 400元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (33元) | 21元 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (31元) | 26元 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.95 (13元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (79元) | 15元 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 8% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (78元) | 62元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (78元) | 43元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (451元) | 1,000元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (276元) | 400元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (55元) | 50元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 32元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.57 (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (3,931元) | 4,000元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.24元) | 0.32元 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (297元) | 486元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.49 (29元) | 18元 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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