Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (¥2,619) | ¥1,035 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (¥1,757) | ¥840 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (¥714) | ¥618 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (¥168) | ¥237 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (¥671) | ¥335 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (¥444) | ¥439 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (¥1,134) | ¥1,195 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (¥398) | ¥822 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (¥279) | ¥509 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (¥323) | ¥303 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (¥1,427) | ¥1,267 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (¥509) | ¥276 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (¥275) | ¥293 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (¥192,884) | ¥365,082 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (¥113,968) | ¥197,136 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (¥15,653) | ¥19,132 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (¥115,053) | ¥132,549 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (¥79,610) | ¥102,459 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (¥10,737) | ¥8,349 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (¥4,090) | ¥4,448 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (¥46,063) | ¥74,559 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (¥19,282) | ¥25,414 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (¥1,104) | ¥1,338 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (¥1,145) | ¥2,815 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (¥11,809) | ¥8,708 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (¥6,202) | ¥5,103 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (¥18,350) | ¥9,892 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (¥18,522) | ¥12,189 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (¥3,057,428) | ¥3,007,320 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (¥272) | ¥169 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (¥8,540) | ¥8,198 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (¥948) | ¥2,133 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (¥2,672) | ¥2,551 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (¥11,446) | ¥6,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (¥834) | ¥1,337 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (¥541) | ¥930 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (¥1,056) | ¥622 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (¥406) | ¥224 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (¥433) | ¥188 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (¥2,493) | ¥4,604 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (¥5,838) | ¥4,908 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (¥2,667) | ¥3,881 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (¥3,897) | ¥7,212 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (¥8,930) | ¥8,269 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (¥1,393) | ¥1,244 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (¥775) | ¥547 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (¥573) | ¥674 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (¥166,507) | ¥51,659 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (¥53) | ¥52 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (¥7,821) | ¥9,530 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (¥751) | ¥602 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,608 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is about the same as in Japan
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