Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($19) | $10 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.59 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.20 ($3.86) | $2.74 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 ($1.49) | $1.03 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 ($3.45) | $2.62 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 ($2.36) | $1.30 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.88 ($4.68) | $4.83 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.76 ($2.12) | $1.99 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.55 ($0.67) | $1.42 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 ($2.53) | $1.54 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 ($2.49) | $2.24 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.26 ($1.51) | $0.88 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,635 ($1,969) | $643 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,432 ($1,725) | $372 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 ($203) | $56 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,092 ($1,315) | $453 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £789 ($950) | $306 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 ($116) | $25 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($27) | $27 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 ($360) | $523 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 ($105) | $162 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $9 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 ($82) | $75 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($42) | $63 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($80) | $117 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 ($87) | $95 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 133% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,934 ($31,237) | $22,370 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.82 ($2.20) | $0.98 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 ($74) | $25 | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 ($28) | $9 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.44 ($5.35) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 ($108) | $38 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 ($3.70) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 ($2.04) | $4.77 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.87 ($4.67) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 ($2.77) | $2.40 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.37 ($1.65) | $1.97 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 ($24) | $15 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Edinburgh | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($49) | $26 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($26) | $12 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 ($143) | $45 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £62 ($75) | $56 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.02 ($3.64) | $3.96 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.94 ($7) | $2.45 | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 ($502) | $640 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 ($0.21) | $0.16 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 ($52) | $79 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 ($15) | $5.36 | + 183% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 919 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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