Cost of living in Ecuador compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.44) | £8 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (£2.30) | £4.35 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (£0.85) | £1.17 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (£1.93) | £3.63 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.14 (£0.91) | £2.26 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (£2.98) | £5.16 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.96 (£1.56) | £2.15 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (£1.09) | £0.90 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (£1.39) | £2.16 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £10 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (£1.69) | £2.37 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.21 (£0.96) | £1.05 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $837 (£664) | £1,965 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $448 (£355) | £1,627 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (£47) | £239 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $497 (£395) | £1,786 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $307 (£244) | £1,133 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $57 (£45) | £201 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (£21) | £26 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | $339 (£269) | £350 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (£120) | £87 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.83) | £6 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (£7) | £16 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (£49) | £73 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (£88) | £80 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£82) | £78 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,107 (£15,960) | £25,779 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (£0.75) | £1.46 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (£18) | £87 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.73 (£4.54) | £4.75 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (£33) | £75 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.51 (£4.37) | £4.58 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (£3.32) | £2.02 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£5.02) | £4.11 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (£2.00) | £2.36 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (£1.79) | £1.77 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Ecuador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (£14) | £40 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (£10) | £20 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (£42) | £133 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (£33) | £67 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£9) | £11 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.60 (£2.85) | £3.80 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.32 (£1.84) | £5.68 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $847 (£672) | £521 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (£0.18) | £0.28 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (£45) | £35 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (£4.04) | £13 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
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These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ecuador is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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