Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 8% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is about the same as in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U728 ($18) | $23 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U508 ($13) | $9 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U221 ($5.46) | $4.68 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 ($1.21) | $1.15 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U203 ($5.02) | $4.50 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U151 ($3.74) | $4.02 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U333 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 ($2.88) | $4.02 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U75 ($1.85) | $1.60 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 ($2.34) | $4.22 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U429 ($11) | $13 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U153 ($3.78) | $1.95 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U83 ($2.06) | $2.10 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 45% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U51,478 ($1,272) | $2,007 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U31,547 ($779) | $1,464 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,468 ($110) | $213 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,881 ($837) | $1,405 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U21,259 ($525) | $1,054 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,612 ($89) | $124 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,142 ($28) | $54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,990 ($395) | $256 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,231 ($129) | $131 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U299 ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U335 ($8) | $35 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 59% more expensive than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U4,217 ($104) | $46 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U2,189 ($54) | $36 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,201 ($128) | $82 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,900 ($121) | $118 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 30% more expensive than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,186,290 ($29,309) | $22,882 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U76 ($1.87) | $0.89 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,575 ($64) | $50 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U460 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 14% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U277 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U680 ($17) | $12 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,674 ($66) | $141 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U273 ($7) | $6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U175 ($4.33) | $3.93 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U335 ($8) | $5.29 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U137 ($3.39) | $4.41 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U154 ($3.81) | $1.84 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U593 ($15) | $28 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is about the same as in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Montevideo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,587 ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U712 ($18) | $26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,165 ($29) | $185 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,929 ($72) | $97 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U365 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U240 ($5.92) | $4.66 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U206 ($5.10) | $4.52 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,751 ($1,229) | $529 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U11 ($0.27) | $0.26 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,952 ($73) | $74 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U211 ($5.22) | $9 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 932 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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