Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Xuzhou, China
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 58% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (71元) | 23元 | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (45元) | 32元 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.12 (20元) | 9元 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (14元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (9元) | 6元 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (28元) | 50元 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (8元) | 5.27元 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (9元) | 4.02元 | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (95元) | 43元 | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (13元) | 9元 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.94 (6元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 80% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $770 (4,982元) | 3,136元 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $443 (2,866元) | 1,972元 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $51 (328元) | 275元 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $573 (3,708元) | 1,512元 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $306 (1,977元) | 1,887元 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (217元) | 151元 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (165元) | 42元 | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | $546 (3,530元) | 5,334元 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (1,073元) | 475元 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (48元) | 29元 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (79元) | 43元 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 74% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $71 (461元) | 214元 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (326元) | 186元 | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (671元) | 452元 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (589元) | 450元 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 13% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,323 (144,415元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (5.98元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (148元) | 82元 | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (54元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 16% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (33元) | 18元 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (62元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (233元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.77 (37元) | 40元 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (24元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (30元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (13元) | 7元 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (62元) | 30元 | + 106% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Xuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (120元) | 110元 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (71元) | 153元 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (410元) | 600元 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (304元) | 173元 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (60元) | 57元 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (32元) | 17元 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (14元) | 23元 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (4,462元) | 3,500元 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.95元) | 2.00元 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (370元) | 276元 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.24 (34元) | 20元 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 34% more expensive than in Xuzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,083元 ($1,868) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000元 in Xuzhou.
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