Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($16) | $10 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.94 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.34 ($4.07) | $2.42 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 ($1.11) | $0.99 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.74 ($3.34) | $2.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 ($2.65) | $1.44 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 ($4.61) | $4.48 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.09 ($2.55) | $1.92 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 ($1.06) | $1.38 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 ($2.41) | $1.60 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.98 ($2.41) | $1.91 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 ($1.36) | $0.94 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 230% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,164 ($2,639) | $612 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,621 ($1,978) | $342 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £166 ($202) | $59 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,448 ($1,767) | $397 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,033 ($1,260) | $259 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £146 ($179) | $42 | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($31) | $24 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 ($366) | $454 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 ($121) | $137 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($16) | $8 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($81) | $66 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($40) | $52 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($94) | $99 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £80 ($97) | $78 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 178% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,862 ($27,884) | $22,024 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.63 ($1.99) | $1.01 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 ($120) | $25 | + 387% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.55 ($4.32) | $5.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($10) | $7 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 ($99) | $34 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.59 ($3.16) | $3.52 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 ($2.15) | $3.31 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.51 ($4.28) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.95 ($2.38) | $1.84 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 ($1.87) | $1.47 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($17) | $11 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 ($42) | $16 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 ($27) | $11 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £117 ($143) | $36 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 ($73) | $42 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($11) | $11 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 ($3.86) | $4.14 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.09 ($6) | $1.70 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £567 ($691) | $647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 ($46) | $60 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($14) | $5.59 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 113% more expensive than in Ecuador
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