Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay vs Worcester, South Africa
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Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 112% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U501 (R 163) | R 69 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U337 (R 109) | R 40 | + 173% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U184 (R 60) | R 32 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U36 (R 12) | R 10 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $U126 (R 41) | R 14 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (R 22) | R 10 | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U211 (R 68) | R 34 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U67 (R 22) | R 12 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U59 (R 19) | R 14 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (R 24) | R 19 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U314 (R 102) | R 49 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (R 35) | R 17 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U58 (R 19) | R 7 | + 177% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 55% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,795 (R 11,933) | R 6,086 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U24,266 (R 7,869) | R 6,000 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,536 (R 1,795) | R 1,270 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U25,158 (R 8,159) | R 1,835 | + 345% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,638 (R 5,720) | R 1,682 | + 240% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,809 (R 1,560) | R 375 | + 316% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,246 (R 404) | R 549 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U16,324 (R 5,294) | R 5,000 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,052 (R 1,963) | R 1,343 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U284 (R 92) | R 65 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U215 (R 70) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 63% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,529 (R 1,145) | R 638 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,607 (R 521) | R 307 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,593 (R 1,165) | R 1,000 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (R 1,360) | R 850 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 70% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,195,550 (R 387,714) | R 270,046 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (R 18) | R 13 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,130 (R 691) | R 350 | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U528 (R 171) | R 69 | + 149% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 32% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U341 (R 111) | R 150 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U571 (R 185) | R 120 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,544 (R 501) | R 350 | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U373 (R 121) | R 59 | + 104% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U131 (R 43) | R 29 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U249 (R 81) | R 54 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U83 (R 27) | R 26 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U122 (R 40) | R 17 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U387 (R 126) | R 73 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 57% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U954 (R 309) | R 275 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U575 (R 187) | R 109 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,408 (R 457) | R 650 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,200 (R 713) | R 348 | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U271 (R 88) | R 45 | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U177 (R 57) | R 19 | + 199% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U171 (R 56) | R 14 | + 307% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U29,518 (R 9,572) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U10 (R 3.17) | R 1.40 | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,869 (R 606) | R 345 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (R 60) | R 33 | + 82% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 68% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 30,256 ($U93,296) in Montevideo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 18,000 in Worcester.
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