Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($15) | $10 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 ($4.61) | $2.21 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 ($1.16) | $0.97 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 ($3.46) | $2.08 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 ($2.66) | $1.18 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 ($5.98) | $4.27 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 ($2.68) | $1.75 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 ($1.09) | $1.13 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 ($2.36) | $1.48 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($12) | $13 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 ($2.69) | $2.02 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 ($1.26) | $0.79 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 185% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,826 ($2,529) | $712 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,115 ($1,545) | $382 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($200) | $53 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,128 ($1,563) | $514 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 ($1,409) | $281 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 ($128) | $35 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($30) | $24 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 ($450) | $508 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 ($104) | $153 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($17) | $8 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 ($95) | $66 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($45) | $46 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($106) | $106 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($103) | $83 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 179% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 ($27,760) | $20,645 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 ($1.58) | $0.91 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 ($123) | $25 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 ($4.21) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 ($114) | $32 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 ($4.60) | $5.79 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 ($2.11) | $3.63 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.43) | $5.22 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 ($2.63) | $2.00 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 ($2.01) | $1.83 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($19) | $10 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($41) | $16 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $11 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 ($186) | $50 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($79) | $41 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 ($4.59) | $3.82 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 ($6) | $2.08 | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 ($583) | $601 | - 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 | £33 ($45) | $50 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($16) | $5.14 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Ecuador
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