Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Wuhai, China
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 29% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (67元) | 25元 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (45元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (6元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.41 (9元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (30元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (12元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (8元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (9元) | 3.00元 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (96元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (13元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (6元) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (4,850元) | 2,000元 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $440 (2,881元) | 1,200元 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (339元) | 300元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $545 (3,571元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $302 (1,979元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (225元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (161元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $527 (3,449元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (1,010元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (48元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (76元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (471元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (332元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (688元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (591元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,150 (145,017元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (5.85元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (145元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (54元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.83 (32元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (53元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (254元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.98 (39元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (32元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (12元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (10元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (61元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 17% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (127元) | 80元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (72元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (415元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (321元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (65元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (33元) | 30元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.26 (15元) | 10元 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (4,516元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.96元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (374元) | 200元 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.35 (35元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,296 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Wuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 7,840元 ($1,198) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,400元 in Wuhai.
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