Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Wenzhou, China
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (90元) | 33元 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (51元) | 20元 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (7元) | 18元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.12 (14元) | 12元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (7元) | 9元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (27元) | 80元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (11元) | 19元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (5.56元) | 5.97元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (10元) | 3.85元 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (96元) | 78元 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (13元) | 6元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (4.59元) | 11元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (4,858元) | 3,481元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (2,253元) | 2,376元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (543元) | 260元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (4,188元) | 2,719元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (2,110元) | 4,128元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (345元) | 322元 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (143元) | 102元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $487 (3,189元) | 1,500元 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (779元) | 1,427元 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 32元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (49元) | 35元 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (385元) | 508元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (232元) | 207元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (698元) | 658元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (621元) | 402元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (127,596元) | 125,407元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (5.54元) | 5.39元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (166元) | 436元 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (112元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (35元) | 19元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (57元) | 22元 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (253元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (33元) | 41元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (30元) | 50元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (11元) | 12元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (9元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (82元) | 38元 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 28% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (79元) | 181元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (78元) | 124元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (455元) | 246元 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (278元) | 246元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (55元) | 50元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 22元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (11元) | 24元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (3,965元) | 8,279元 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.12元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (300元) | 372元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (30元) | 20元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 11,000元 in Wenzhou you would need to make just about 9,804元 ($1,496) in Guayaquil.
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