Cost of living in Uruguay compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 18% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 ($12) | $7 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 ($4.08) | $2.10 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 ($0.79) | $1.66 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 ($2.80) | $2.53 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 ($1.52) | $1.98 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 ($4.87) | $3.91 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 ($1.47) | $2.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 ($1.29) | $1.88 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 ($1.63) | $1.61 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 ($2.42) | $1.80 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 ($1.30) | $0.92 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 ($821) | $1,190 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 ($540) | $650 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 ($120) | $74 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 ($537) | $676 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 ($395) | $357 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 ($108) | $40 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 ($29) | $32 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 ($354) | $345 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 ($130) | $88 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 ($6) | $4.85 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 ($5.24) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 ($77) | $51 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 ($36) | $39 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 ($81) | $84 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 ($95) | $95 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,312,660 ($29,648) | $19,888 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 ($1.27) | $0.99 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 ($49) | $26 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 ($8) | $4.75 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 ($13) | $10 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 ($42) | $31 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 ($7) | $3.76 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 ($3.11) | $4.07 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 ($5.88) | $5.25 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 ($1.82) | $2.27 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 ($2.66) | $2.26 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 ($9) | $8 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 ($21) | $16 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 ($13) | $10 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 ($42) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 ($46) | $42 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 ($4.17) | $4.50 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 ($3.99) | $1.72 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,862 ($923) | $431 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 ($0.21) | $0.15 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 ($43) | $33 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 ($4.15) | $3.65 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 19% more expensive than in El Salvador
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