Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($15) | $6 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 ($8) | $5.98 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 ($4.33) | $2.47 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 ($1.12) | $1.00 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 ($3.04) | $1.92 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 ($2.52) | $1.20 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 ($5.04) | $3.97 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 ($2.39) | $1.82 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 ($1.27) | $1.07 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 ($2.31) | $1.34 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 ($2.52) | $1.86 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 ($1.25) | $0.95 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 159% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,789 ($2,338) | $743 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 ($1,747) | $404 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 ($172) | $58 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,035 ($1,353) | $526 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 ($1,135) | $325 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 ($142) | $43 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($30) | $27 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 ($412) | $537 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($111) | $151 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $5.94 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 ($88) | $63 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($39) | $53 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 ($90) | $115 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 ($93) | $87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 149% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 ($26,268) | $25,196 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 ($1.66) | $0.69 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 ($105) | $23 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 ($4.80) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 ($109) | $38 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 ($3.96) | $5.55 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 ($1.84) | $4.18 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 ($4.40) | $5.62 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 ($2.24) | $1.60 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 ($1.87) | $1.41 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | $10 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 ($38) | $19 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($26) | $11 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 ($140) | $64 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 ($70) | $39 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $7 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 ($3.85) | $2.89 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 ($5.71) | $1.97 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 ($507) | $491 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 ($0.15) | $0.16 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 ($43) | $43 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($15) | $4.72 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in Ecuador
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