Cost of living in Guayaquil, Ecuador vs Wuhan, China
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 41% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (90元) | 24元 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (51元) | 32元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (14元) | 12元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.12 (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.05 (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (27元) | 40元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (11元) | 12元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (5.56元) | 5.27元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (10元) | 5.28元 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (95元) | 100元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (13元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (4.59元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 36% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $741 (4,854元) | 4,008元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $344 (2,251元) | 2,539元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (543元) | 272元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $639 (4,185元) | 2,620元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (2,108元) | 1,566元 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $53 (345元) | 268元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (142元) | 97元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $487 (3,187元) | 2,679元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (779元) | 930元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 27元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (385元) | 488元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (232元) | 332元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (697元) | 630元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (620元) | 567元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,471 (127,482元) | 117,537元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (5.54元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (166元) | 115元 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (112元) | 26元 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (35元) | 19元 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (57元) | 25元 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (252元) | 200元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.07 (33元) | 25元 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (30元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.63 (11元) | 10元 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (9元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (82元) | 29元 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (79元) | 86元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (78元) | 66元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (455元) | 652元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (278元) | 180元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (55元) | 41元 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 33元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (11元) | 22元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (3,961元) | 4,238元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.11元) | 0.30元 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (300元) | 363元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.53 (30元) | 20元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 731 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,818元 ($2,416) in Guayaquil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,000元 in Wuhan.
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