Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 113% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U726 (RM89) | RM17 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U438 (RM54) | RM19 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U206 (RM25) | RM9 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (RM5.21) | RM8 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U189 (RM23) | RM10 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U102 (RM13) | RM6 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U276 (RM34) | RM27 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U94 (RM12) | RM12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U64 (RM8) | RM4.73 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (RM11) | RM12 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U339 (RM42) | RM66 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (RM16) | RM4.72 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U73 (RM9) | RM3.69 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,108 (RM5,560) | RM4,011 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,999 (RM3,204) | RM2,283 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,582 (RM441) | RM254 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,662 (RM3,409) | RM2,402 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,844 (RM2,323) | RM1,376 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,787 (RM344) | RM863 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,281 (RM158) | RM111 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,358 (RM1,770) | RM1,876 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,794 (RM714) | RM907 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (RM33) | RM33 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U302 (RM37) | RM36 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,185 (RM393) | RM223 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,477 (RM182) | RM142 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,591 (RM566) | RM318 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,423 (RM545) | RM314 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 127% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,870 (RM148,998) | RM152,122 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U73 (RM9) | RM2.07 | + 338% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,322 (RM286) | RM51 | + 459% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 101% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U314 (RM39) | RM9 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U538 (RM66) | RM21 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,296 (RM283) | RM91 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U339 (RM42) | RM44 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U162 (RM20) | RM11 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U335 (RM41) | RM14 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (RM13) | RM20 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U159 (RM20) | RM7 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U503 (RM62) | RM28 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 101% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,283 (RM158) | RM115 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U633 (RM78) | RM41 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 (RM171) | RM211 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U3,503 (RM432) | RM129 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U449 (RM55) | RM41 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U212 (RM26) | RM13 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U180 (RM22) | RM19 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U44,498 (RM5,485) | RM2,145 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.72 (RM0.70) | RM0.17 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,787 (RM344) | RM201 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U199 (RM25) | RM18 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,059 prices entered by 315 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 85% more expensive than in Malaysia
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