Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($15) | $9 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 ($8) | $7 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 ($4.65) | $2.26 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 ($1.15) | $0.97 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 ($3.47) | $2.05 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 ($2.71) | $1.19 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 ($6) | $4.26 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 ($2.73) | $1.75 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 ($1.11) | $1.10 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 ($2.35) | $1.49 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $13 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 ($2.73) | $2.00 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 ($1.27) | $0.79 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 186% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 ($2,530) | $713 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 ($1,542) | $378 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($202) | $53 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 ($1,569) | $509 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 ($1,448) | $287 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 ($140) | $35 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($31) | $25 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 ($445) | $515 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 ($106) | $151 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($17) | $8 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 ($96) | $65 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($46) | $46 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($108) | $106 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($104) | $80 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 180% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 ($28,065) | $20,737 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 ($1.61) | $0.89 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 ($123) | $25 | + 395% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 ($4.58) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 ($115) | $30 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 ($4.92) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 ($2.22) | $3.66 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.48) | $5.12 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 ($2.63) | $2.00 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 ($2.01) | $1.88 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($19) | $10 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($42) | $16 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $11 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 ($189) | $53 | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($80) | $40 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 ($4.60) | $3.95 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 ($6) | $2.07 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 ($600) | $585 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 ($0.42) | $0.15 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 ($48) | $53 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($16) | $5.05 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in Ecuador
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