Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 ($U610) | $U749 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 ($U391) | $U505 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.99 ($U264) | $U232 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 ($U42) | $U49 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 ($U197) | $U210 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 ($U118) | $U133 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 ($U276) | $U328 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 ($U120) | $U124 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 ($U63) | $U80 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.27 ($U188) | $U92 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 ($U736) | $U421 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 ($U109) | $U151 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 ($U89) | $U84 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,903 ($U83,870) | $U57,906 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,158 ($U51,017) | $U33,147 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 ($U7,616) | $U4,816 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,300 ($U57,265) | $U38,696 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $823 ($U36,273) | $U23,998 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 ($U3,068) | $U3,110 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 ($U2,169) | $U1,167 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 ($U11,165) | $U14,553 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 ($U3,377) | $U5,100 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 ($U369) | $U315 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 ($U872) | $U349 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 ($U1,779) | $U3,843 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 ($U2,073) | $U1,888 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 ($U3,199) | $U5,531 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 ($U4,005) | $U4,876 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,141 ($U1,151,874) | $U920,010 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 ($U42) | $U78 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 ($U3,486) | $U2,396 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 ($U744) | $U540 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 ($U331) | $U269 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 ($U1,244) | $U613 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 ($U7,263) | $U3,589 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 ($U340) | $U254 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 ($U152) | $U156 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 ($U191) | $U281 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 ($U156) | $U139 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 ($U81) | $U144 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 ($U938) | $U775 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 ($U1,883) | $U1,723 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 ($U948) | $U836 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 ($U12,898) | $U1,231 | + 948% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 ($U3,135) | $U2,863 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 ($U443) | $U374 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 ($U227) | $U249 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 ($U215) | $U188 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 ($U13,078) | $U48,346 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 ($U8) | $U13 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 ($U2,031) | $U2,552 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 ($U438) | $U227 | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,128 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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