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 | £12 ($15) | $8 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 ($8) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.40 ($4.43) | $2.35 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 ($1.18) | $0.99 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.42 ($3.16) | $1.91 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 ($2.71) | $1.20 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 ($5.33) | $4.17 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 ($2.43) | $1.82 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 ($1.20) | $1.04 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 ($2.21) | $1.42 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.88 ($2.46) | $1.92 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 ($1.30) | $0.77 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 179% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,969 ($2,568) | $717 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,326 ($1,730) | $394 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £142 ($185) | $57 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,249 ($1,629) | $532 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,037 ($1,353) | $330 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 ($141) | $38 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($29) | $26 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 ($436) | $505 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 ($109) | $172 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $7 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 ($92) | $65 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 ($41) | $51 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 ($95) | $108 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 ($101) | $83 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 174% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,845 ($25,885) | $22,293 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 ($1.64) | $0.81 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 ($126) | $25 | + 406% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.04 ($5.27) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £86 ($112) | $37 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 ($4.51) | $6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 ($2.10) | $3.87 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.89 ($5.07) | $5.39 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 ($2.40) | $2.12 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 ($1.96) | $1.59 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | $10 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 ($38) | $19 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($27) | $11 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 ($138) | $59 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 ($73) | $42 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($11) | $7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.13 ($4.08) | $3.13 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 ($6) | $1.87 | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($541) | $501 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($52) | $47 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($14) | $4.78 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Ecuador
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