Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($14) | $9 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($7) | $6 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 ($4.00) | $2.30 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 ($1.03) | $0.98 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.76 ($3.11) | $2.19 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 ($2.48) | $1.39 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.96 ($4.46) | $4.20 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 ($2.33) | $1.82 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 ($0.95) | $1.23 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.95 ($2.20) | $1.46 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 ($2.25) | $1.92 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 ($1.19) | $0.87 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,945 ($2,192) | $641 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,442 ($1,625) | $370 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 ($207) | $58 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,292 ($1,456) | $436 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £893 ($1,006) | $270 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 ($180) | $37 | + 384% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 ($28) | $24 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 ($339) | $482 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £111 ($126) | $181 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($15) | $9 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($75) | $65 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($37) | $51 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($87) | $105 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 ($82) | $78 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 149% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,680 ($25,564) | $19,617 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 ($1.91) | $1.01 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £82 ($93) | $23 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.94 ($4.44) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 ($95) | $36 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.92 ($3.29) | $9 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 ($1.77) | $3.79 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.87 ($4.36) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.11 ($2.38) | $2.07 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 ($1.78) | $1.50 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($15) | $10 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 ($39) | $19 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($24) | $11 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 ($127) | $34 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 ($68) | $43 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($10) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.16 ($3.56) | $3.75 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.98 ($5.61) | $1.75 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £508 ($572) | $754 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 ($0.17) | $0.14 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 ($41) | $57 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($13) | $5.00 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Ecuador
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