- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $3.84 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 ($8) | $5.48 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 ($4.92) | $3.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 ($1.16) | $1.09 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 ($3.57) | $2.32 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.99 ($2.68) | $1.49 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 ($6) | $4.48 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 ($2.63) | $2.12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($1.14) | $1.34 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 ($2.42) | $1.31 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 ($2.41) | $1.73 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($1.21) | $1.04 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 150% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,780 ($2,397) | $655 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,177 ($1,586) | $443 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 ($211) | $95 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,062 ($1,430) | $568 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £740 ($997) | $323 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 ($201) | $95 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 ($28) | $28 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 ($447) | $732 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 ($110) | $197 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $4.15 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 ($87) | $68 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($43) | $63 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 ($93) | $129 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 ($98) | $104 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 188% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 ($24,731) | $28,672 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 ($1.61) | $0.54 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 ($136) | $21 | + 560% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 ($4.39) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $5.66 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 ($94) | $29 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.22 ($4.33) | $4.89 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($2.15) | $4.54 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 ($4.61) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.37) | $1.92 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 ($2.09) | $1.80 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($18) | $6 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($42) | $21 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($28) | $11 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 ($167) | $73 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 ($74) | $47 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $7 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 ($3.99) | $3.07 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 ($5.93) | $2.96 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 ($560) | $780 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 ($0.26) | $0.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 ($60) | $52 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($14) | $5.12 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 97% more expensive than in Ecuador
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