Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 30% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 212% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 212% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U731 (R$ 98) | R$ 16 | + 499% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U441 (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U214 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 3.42 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U166 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.42 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U112 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.54 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U283 (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U77 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U59 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.12 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U346 (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U79 (R$ 11) | R$ 2.74 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 29% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U44,492 (R$ 5,969) | R$ 2,472 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,903 (R$ 3,475) | R$ 2,805 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,761 (R$ 505) | R$ 222 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,060 (R$ 3,630) | R$ 3,149 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,677 (R$ 2,506) | R$ 5,400 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,398 (R$ 322) | R$ 50 | + 543% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,488 (R$ 200) | R$ 176 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U20,168 (R$ 2,706) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,525 (R$ 875) | R$ 600 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U268 (R$ 36) | R$ 14 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U314 (R$ 42) | R$ 14 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 40% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,668 (R$ 492) | R$ 100 | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,553 (R$ 208) | R$ 166 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,560 (R$ 612) | R$ 771 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,258 (R$ 571) | R$ 532 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 10% cheaper than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,291,490 (R$ 173,268) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U75 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.68 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,319 (R$ 311) | R$ 391 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U431 (R$ 58) | R$ 106 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 54% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U310 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U551 (R$ 74) | R$ 56 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,645 (R$ 221) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U372 (R$ 50) | R$ 8 | + 523% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U157 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U336 (R$ 45) | R$ 5.00 | + 802% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U106 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.00 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U538 (R$ 72) | R$ 10 | + 622% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,432 (R$ 192) | R$ 27 | + 613% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U645 (R$ 87) | R$ 35 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,414 (R$ 190) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (R$ 309) | R$ 195 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (R$ 53) | R$ 16 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U193 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,336 (R$ 7,156) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 3.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,620 (R$ 352) | R$ 60 | + 486% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 170% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,459 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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