Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (66元) | 38元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (44元) | 37元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.42 (16元) | 18元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (7元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (10元) | 9元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (30元) | 46元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.92 (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (9元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (104元) | 97元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (13元) | 9元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.94 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $612 (4,101元) | 14,342元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $342 (2,295元) | 7,877元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (399元) | 462元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $397 (2,664元) | 6,987元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $259 (1,736元) | 4,376元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (285元) | 516元 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (164元) | 140元 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $454 (3,045元) | 1,829元 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (919元) | 546元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (54元) | 66元 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (442元) | 511元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (347元) | 288元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (662元) | 654元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (522元) | 844元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,024 (147,645元) | 148,803元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (165元) | 205元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (34元) | 28元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (47元) | 27元 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (225元) | 386元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (24元) | 30元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (22元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (43元) | 44元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.84 (12元) | 21元 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (10元) | 18元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (72元) | 69元 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (106元) | 239元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (71元) | 123元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $36 (243元) | 417元 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (283元) | 325元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (71元) | 92元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (28元) | 32元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.70 (11元) | 19元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $647 (4,338元) | 3,620元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (1.35元) | 0.24元 | + 453% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (404元) | 412元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (37元) | 38元 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 24% cheaper than in China
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