Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($16) | $9 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 ($4.18) | $2.93 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.11 ($1.35) | $1.07 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.52 ($4.29) | $2.28 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 ($2.33) | $1.07 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.23 ($5.15) | $3.81 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 ($2.44) | $2.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 ($1.14) | $1.23 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 ($2.08) | $1.66 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 ($2.74) | $1.97 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 ($1.34) | $1.11 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 178% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,047 ($2,496) | $688 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,348 ($1,645) | $391 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £218 ($266) | $56 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,150 ($1,402) | $514 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £823 ($1,004) | $292 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 ($162) | $39 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($31) | $25 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £306 ($373) | $396 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £93 ($113) | $148 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 ($18) | $9 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($77) | $62 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 ($39) | $43 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 ($83) | $111 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($85) | $88 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 193% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,707 ($31,352) | $20,870 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 ($1.85) | $1.06 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 ($111) | $23 | + 383% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.12 ($5.02) | $5.96 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 ($13) | $10 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £112 ($136) | $37 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.78 ($4.60) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 ($2.06) | $4.19 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.49 ($4.25) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 ($2.60) | $1.98 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 ($2.21) | $1.89 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($17) | $13 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Kingdom | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 ($46) | $20 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($24) | $12 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £153 ($186) | $48 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($71) | $47 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($12) | $10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 ($4.00) | $3.43 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.89 ($5.97) | $1.93 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 ($508) | $837 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 ($42) | $49 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 ($15) | $4.69 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Ecuador
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