Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $9 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 ($8) | $4.54 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 ($4.75) | $1.41 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 ($1.30) | $1.00 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.81 ($3.89) | $1.63 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 ($2.83) | $1.00 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 ($6) | $3.32 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 ($2.85) | $0.96 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 ($0.91) | $1.06 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 ($2.69) | $1.19 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 ($2.71) | $1.73 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 ($1.64) | $1.00 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,454 ($2,017) | $420 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 ($1,498) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 ($223) | $55 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,179 ($1,635) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £819 ($1,137) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 ($152) | $46 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 ($28) | $22 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £331 ($459) | $591 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 ($109) | $127 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($10) | $5.34 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($16) | $5.00 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 ($95) | $43 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 ($33) | $27 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 ($105) | $127 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 ($118) | $41 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 ($28,824) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 ($1.69) | $1.09 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 ($81) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 ($26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 ($6) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 ($124) | $20 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 ($5.12) | $1.77 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 ($2.03) | $2.55 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 ($4.56) | $2.30 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 ($2.59) | $0.95 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 ($1.69) | $0.91 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 ($47) | $12 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $11 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 ($144) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 ($73) | $18 | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($11) | $3.39 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 ($4.11) | $2.73 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 ($7) | $1.00 | + 569% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 ($547) | $320 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 ($0.13) | $0.50 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 ($50) | $51 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($15) | $2.50 | + 498% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 315 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,152 (£1,551) in Edinburgh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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