- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($14) | $4.36 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 ($7) | $5.57 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 ($4.80) | $3.61 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($1.14) | $1.08 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 ($3.55) | $2.25 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 ($2.56) | $1.27 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 ($5.90) | $3.80 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 ($2.60) | $1.97 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 ($1.13) | $1.41 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 ($2.38) | $1.42 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 ($2.38) | $1.85 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 ($1.21) | $1.13 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 144% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 ($2,417) | $692 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 ($1,574) | $443 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 ($200) | $91 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 ($1,481) | $650 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 ($1,003) | $379 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 ($203) | $56 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 ($28) | $28 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 ($440) | $629 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 ($111) | $200 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $5.61 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $4.18 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($83) | $73 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($42) | $60 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 ($92) | $120 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 ($93) | $113 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 164% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 ($23,950) | $30,909 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 ($1.62) | $0.59 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 ($126) | $21 | + 510% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 ($4.23) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 ($92) | $34 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 ($4.48) | $6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 ($2.00) | $4.98 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 ($4.26) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.31) | $2.36 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 ($2.00) | $2.01 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($17) | $8 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($40) | $23 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($27) | $11 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 ($152) | $73 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 ($73) | $47 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 ($3.89) | $2.99 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 ($5.72) | $3.22 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 ($527) | $747 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 ($0.20) | $0.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 ($57) | $50 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($13) | $5.12 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador
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