Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U746 ($19) | $20 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U470 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U208 ($5.24) | $5.45 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U45 ($1.14) | $1.04 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U185 ($4.67) | $4.26 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U125 ($3.14) | $4.46 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U284 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U111 ($2.79) | $4.04 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U76 ($1.92) | $2.07 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 ($2.39) | $3.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U435 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U140 ($3.53) | $2.90 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U78 ($1.97) | $2.61 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U50,938 ($1,284) | $2,886 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U28,910 ($729) | $2,202 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,217 ($106) | $216 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U32,255 ($813) | $2,020 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U21,029 ($530) | $1,512 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,575 ($90) | $142 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,238 ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,443 ($339) | $284 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,052 ($127) | $143 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U287 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U320 ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,928 ($99) | $56 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,913 ($48) | $54 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,934 ($124) | $99 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,504 ($114) | $132 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,125,570 ($28,366) | $28,602 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U75 ($1.89) | $0.98 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,437 ($61) | $74 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U316 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U773 ($19) | $23 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,292 ($58) | $143 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U191 ($4.82) | $9 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U155 ($3.91) | $4.84 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U315 ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 ($2.57) | $4.78 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U157 ($3.96) | $2.34 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U563 ($14) | $28 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,459 ($37) | $59 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U637 ($16) | $29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,070 ($27) | $229 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,919 ($74) | $98 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U329 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U227 ($5.72) | $5.71 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U194 ($4.89) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,903 ($1,232) | $520 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U13 ($0.34) | $0.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,579 ($65) | $64 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U204 ($5.15) | $10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 26% cheaper than in United States
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