Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £4.82 ($7) | $4.54 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 ($4.67) | $1.41 | + 232% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 ($1.02) | $1.00 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.52 ($3.50) | $1.63 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.76 ($2.45) | $1.00 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.28 ($4.57) | $3.32 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 ($2.58) | $0.96 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 ($1.24) | $1.06 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 ($3.04) | $1.19 | + 156% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 ($2.60) | $1.73 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 ($1.21) | $1.00 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,545 ($2,151) | $420 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £698 ($971) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £202 ($281) | $55 | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,494 ($2,081) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £960 ($1,336) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 ($130) | $46 | + 183% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($31) | $22 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | £341 ($475) | $591 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 ($82) | $127 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.90 ($7) | $5.34 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($16) | $5.00 | + 215% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 ($84) | $43 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($42) | $27 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 ($102) | $127 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 ($103) | $41 | + 154% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,333 ($22,743) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 ($1.69) | $1.09 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £70 ($98) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 ($4.96) | $9 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 ($124) | $20 | + 522% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 ($3.92) | $1.77 | + 122% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.24 ($1.73) | $2.55 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 ($4.15) | $2.30 | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.09 ($2.92) | $0.95 | + 206% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 ($2.17) | $0.91 | + 139% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 ($16) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 ($31) | $12 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($21) | $11 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 ($100) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 ($69) | $18 | + 291% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $3.39 | + 261% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 ($4.82) | $2.73 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 ($5.33) | $1.00 | + 433% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £352 ($490) | $320 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 ($0.16) | $0.50 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 ($37) | $51 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($14) | $2.50 | + 448% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,070 (£1,486) in Leeds to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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