Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($17) | $9 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 ($5.43) | $2.90 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 ($1.53) | $1.07 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 ($4.62) | $2.43 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 ($2.90) | $1.14 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 ($7) | $3.76 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 ($2.71) | $1.96 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 ($1.14) | $1.37 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 ($2.50) | $1.75 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 ($3.01) | $2.05 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 ($1.33) | $1.09 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 215% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 215% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 ($2,543) | $857 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 ($2,084) | $451 | + 362% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 ($292) | $56 | + 418% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 ($2,315) | $518 | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 ($1,349) | $302 | + 347% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 ($241) | $52 | + 368% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($33) | $24 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 ($413) | $365 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 ($106) | $151 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 ($20) | $9 | + 117% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 ($93) | $59 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 ($41) | $38 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($103) | $110 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 ($105) | $107 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 204% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 204% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 ($31,987) | $19,815 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 ($1.84) | $0.90 | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 ($108) | $23 | + 377% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 ($6) | $5.73 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 ($94) | $42 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 ($6) | $5.51 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 ($2.51) | $3.76 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 ($4.81) | $7 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 ($3.04) | $2.45 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 ($2.25) | $2.07 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($18) | $12 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($51) | $20 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($24) | $12 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 ($158) | $53 | + 197% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 ($88) | $44 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 ($4.72) | $4.12 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 ($7) | $2.42 | + 203% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 ($683) | $847 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 ($0.36) | $0.22 | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 ($17) | $5.09 | + 240% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 121% more expensive than in Ecuador
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