- add up to something
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: equal
Example: In Ecuador, a meal typically adds up to $3 or $4!
I have been living in Ecuador for almost 6 months now. Living expenses in Ecuador add up to a lot less than they do in the United States.
Did you know that Southeast Asia is one of the cheapest places in the world to live? That will be my next stop in my travels. Asia here I come!