Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 4% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U731 (191 kr) | 101 kr | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U441 (115 kr) | 85 kr | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U214 (56 kr) | 58 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U166 (43 kr) | 36 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U112 (29 kr) | 30 kr | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U283 (74 kr) | 49 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U77 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U59 (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (24 kr) | 16 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U346 (90 kr) | 95 kr | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (34 kr) | 20 kr | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U79 (21 kr) | 22 kr | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,697 (11,932 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,332 (6,875 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,789 (989 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,318 (7,133 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,767 (4,900 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,643 (690 kr) | 410 kr | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,488 (389 kr) | 275 kr | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U20,168 (5,266 kr) | 4,385 kr | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,525 (1,704 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U268 (70 kr) | 67 kr | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U318 (83 kr) | 203 kr | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,668 (958 kr) | 937 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,553 (405 kr) | 400 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,560 (1,191 kr) | 958 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,258 (1,112 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,291,490 (337,207 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U75 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,319 (606 kr) | 553 kr | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U431 (113 kr) | 307 kr | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 31% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U310 (81 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U551 (144 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,645 (429 kr) | 207 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U372 (97 kr) | 41 kr | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U157 (41 kr) | 31 kr | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U336 (88 kr) | 28 kr | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U106 (28 kr) | 28 kr | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (39 kr) | 21 kr | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U538 (140 kr) | 274 kr | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,432 (374 kr) | 407 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U645 (168 kr) | 264 kr | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,414 (369 kr) | 966 kr | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (602 kr) | 882 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (103 kr) | 131 kr | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U193 (50 kr) | 40 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (43 kr) | 70 kr | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,336 (13,926 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (1.26 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,620 (684 kr) | 286 kr | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (53 kr) | 66 kr | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,508 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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