Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.07) | £6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.12 (£2.25) | £3.36 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (£0.71) | £1.01 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (£1.51) | £2.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.42 (£1.03) | £1.28 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.37 (£3.16) | £5.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (£1.34) | £1.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (£0.95) | £0.85 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (£0.98) | £1.71 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (£1.42) | £1.78 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.94 (£0.68) | £0.90 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $770 (£556) | £1,801 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $443 (£320) | £1,197 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $51 (£37) | £138 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $573 (£414) | £981 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $306 (£221) | £609 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $34 (£24) | £131 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (£18) | £17 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $546 (£394) | £331 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (£120) | £66 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.36) | £5.73 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $71 (£52) | £81 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£36) | £29 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£75) | £67 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (£66) | £63 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 51% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,323 (£16,129) | £17,216 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (£0.67) | £1.21 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (£17) | £52 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (£6) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (£3.66) | £3.90 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $36 (£26) | £80 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.77 (£4.17) | £3.07 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (£2.69) | £1.41 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (£3.34) | £3.30 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (£1.43) | £1.51 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (£1.16) | £1.20 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (£13) | £32 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (£8) | £23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (£46) | £89 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (£34) | £51 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (£3.56) | £3.62 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (£1.58) | £4.40 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $690 (£498) | £401 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (£41) | £27 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.24 (£3.79) | £9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,209 ($4,441) in Quito.
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