Cost of living in Uruguay compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (€16) | €18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (€4.77) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (€1.02) | €1.30 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U168 (€4.03) | €4.58 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (€2.60) | €3.52 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (€1.87) | €2.74 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (€1.33) | €1.78 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (€2.15) | €1.81 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (€3.05) | €2.24 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (€1.78) | €1.21 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,935 (€1,009) | €1,652 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (€617) | €1,522 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (€90) | €147 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (€640) | €989 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (€444) | €816 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (€58) | €108 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (€37) | €23 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (€429) | €333 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (€152) | €106 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (€40) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (€111) | €82 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (€101) | €104 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is about the same as in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (€29,048) | €26,302 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (€1.79) | €1.87 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (€57) | €59 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (€8) | €5.85 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (€13) | €5.60 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (€39) | €28 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (€10) | €4.23 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (€3.64) | €4.74 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (€8) | €3.33 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (€2.51) | €2.69 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (€2.95) | €2.33 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in France | ||||
| Uruguay | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (€34) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (€16) | €23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (€29) | €81 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (€56) | €59 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (€4.83) | €3.94 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (€4.52) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (€1,293) | €362 | + 258% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (€0.12) | €0.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (€67) | €32 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (€4.81) | €10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,987 prices entered by 424 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 9% cheaper than in France
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