Cost of living in Ecuador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (66元) | 46元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (54元) | 40元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (21元) | 15元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (8元) | 17元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (17元) | 18元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (8元) | 11元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (28元) | 62元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (15元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (12元) | 6元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (103元) | 118元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (14元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (5,017元) | 13,507元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (2,853元) | 7,710元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (407元) | 488元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (3,750元) | 7,095元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (2,127元) | 4,246元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (282元) | 271元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (186元) | 113元 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (2,890元) | 1,322元 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (1,080元) | 592元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (49元) | 34元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (66元) | 49元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (455元) | 510元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (317元) | 252元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (811元) | 624元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (642元) | 839元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (152,228元) | 159,743元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (168元) | 198元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (43元) | 41元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (73元) | 29元 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (273元) | 328元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | 52元 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (31元) | 45元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (46元) | 36元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (14元) | 12元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (98元) | 86元 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ecuador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (144元) | 249元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (88元) | 111元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (347元) | 1,566元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (344元) | 399元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (73元) | 76元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (6,104元) | 2,783元 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (1.47元) | 0.24元 | + 525% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (359元) | 427元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (34元) | 24元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 12% cheaper than in China
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