Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 105% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 168% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 168% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U714 (R$ 91) | R$ 29 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U429 (R$ 54) | R$ 25 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U208 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 3.13 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U170 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U111 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U296 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.02 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U58 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.56 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.03 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U358 (R$ 45) | R$ 32 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U128 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.64 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U79 (R$ 10) | R$ 2.87 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 104% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,165 (R$ 5,475) | R$ 2,684 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,535 (R$ 3,366) | R$ 1,982 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,705 (R$ 470) | R$ 290 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,657 (R$ 3,381) | R$ 1,546 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,481 (R$ 2,344) | R$ 1,059 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,438 (R$ 309) | R$ 210 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,504 (R$ 191) | R$ 85 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,647 (R$ 2,365) | R$ 1,681 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,597 (R$ 837) | R$ 400 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U316 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 74% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,458 (R$ 439) | R$ 165 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,774 (R$ 225) | R$ 162 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,623 (R$ 586) | R$ 306 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,183 (R$ 531) | R$ 230 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 93% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,245,270 (R$ 157,953) | R$ 70,857 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,363 (R$ 300) | R$ 139 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U471 (R$ 60) | R$ 42 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 96% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U310 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U554 (R$ 70) | R$ 43 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,644 (R$ 209) | R$ 193 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U369 (R$ 47) | R$ 15 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U330 (R$ 42) | R$ 13 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U107 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.60 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U130 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.10 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U552 (R$ 70) | R$ 34 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 84% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montevideo | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,497 (R$ 190) | R$ 76 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U660 (R$ 84) | R$ 44 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,262 (R$ 160) | R$ 192 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (R$ 297) | R$ 164 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 233% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U196 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 298% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,672 (R$ 6,808) | R$ 3,463 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,666 (R$ 338) | R$ 99 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 246% | |
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TOTAL | + 105% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,251 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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