Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Wuhai, China
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (82元) | 25元 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (51元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (14元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (7元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (13元) | 10元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (7元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.88 (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (11元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (5.54元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (10元) | 3.00元 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (95元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (13元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (4.57元) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (4,834元) | 2,000元 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (2,242元) | 1,200元 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (541元) | 300元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (4,168元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (2,100元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (343元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (142元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $487 (3,174元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (776元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (49元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (383元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (231元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (694元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (618元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,209 (131,786元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (4.78元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (166元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (111元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (35元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (61元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (200元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (33元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (25元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (30元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (11元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (9元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (82元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 5% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (79元) | 80元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (77元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (453元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (277元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (55元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 30元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (11元) | 10元 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (3,946元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.23元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (299元) | 200元 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (30元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 652 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 7,936元 ($1,217) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,500元 in Wuhai.
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