Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (66 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (44 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (4.20 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (17 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (28 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (7 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (36 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (7 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (4,832 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (2,855 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (392 ₪) | 754 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (2,882 ₪) | 6,256 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (1,994 ₪) | 4,000 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (269 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (102 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (1,154 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (483 ₪) | 628 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (28 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (29 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (296 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (155 ₪) | 218 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (460 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (464 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (76,587 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (214 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (67 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (287 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (10 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (62 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Uruguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (146 ₪) | 185 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (67 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (98 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (224 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (35 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (14 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (4,171 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (1.34 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (196 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (19 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in Israel
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