Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 ($7) | $4.54 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 ($3.80) | $1.41 | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($1.20) | $1.00 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.29 ($3.18) | $1.63 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 ($2.17) | $1.00 | + 117% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 ($5.40) | $3.32 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.67) | $0.96 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 ($0.90) | $1.06 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.23) | $1.19 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 ($2.73) | $1.73 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 ($1.19) | $1.00 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 ($1,353) | $420 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 ($1,087) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 ($127) | $55 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 ($1,004) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 ($1,037) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 ($115) | $46 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 ($33) | $22 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | £359 ($499) | $591 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 ($130) | $127 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 ($7) | $5.34 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 ($13) | $5.00 | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($83) | $43 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($45) | $27 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 ($85) | $127 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($88) | $41 | + 115% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 ($26,932) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 ($1.78) | $1.09 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £44 ($61) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 ($14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 ($5.38) | $9 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 ($131) | $20 | + 556% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 ($4.47) | $1.77 | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 ($2.44) | $2.55 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 ($3.82) | $2.30 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.44) | $0.95 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 ($1.74) | $0.91 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($12) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($36) | $12 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $11 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 ($98) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($80) | $18 | + 354% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $3.39 | + 189% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 ($3.99) | $2.73 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 ($5.06) | $1.00 | + 406% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($576) | $320 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 ($0.35) | $0.50 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 ($45) | $51 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $2.50 | + 394% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $1,706 (£1,230) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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