Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Wenzhou, China
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (65元) | 33元 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (44元) | 20元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (21元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (6元) | 18元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (14元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (9元) | 9元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (30元) | 80元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (12元) | 19元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (8元) | 5.97元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (9元) | 3.85元 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (89元) | 78元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (13元) | 6元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (5.85元) | 11元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (4,828元) | 3,481元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (2,840元) | 2,376元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (338元) | 260元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (3,511元) | 2,719元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (1,899元) | 4,128元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (228元) | 322元 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (161元) | 102元 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $538 (3,509元) | 1,500元 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (986元) | 1,427元 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (47元) | 32元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (71元) | 35元 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 30% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (477元) | 508元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (331元) | 207元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (696元) | 658元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (571元) | 402元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (147,275元) | 125,407元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (6元) | 5.39元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (144元) | 436元 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (59元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 10% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (35元) | 19元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (55元) | 22元 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (265元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (37元) | 41元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (25元) | 44元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (32元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (12元) | 12元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (62元) | 38元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (127元) | 181元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (74元) | 124元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (406元) | 246元 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (314元) | 246元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (61元) | 50元 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (33元) | 22元 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (15元) | 24元 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (4,379元) | 8,279元 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.95元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (375元) | 372元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (34元) | 20元 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,412 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 8% 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 10,118元 ($1,552) in Quito.
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