Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 225 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 122 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 55 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 35 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 70 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 232 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (Mex$ 16,668) | Mex$ 19,253 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (Mex$ 10,967) | Mex$ 8,759 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (Mex$ 2,431) | Mex$ 975 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (Mex$ 10,896) | Mex$ 10,267 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (Mex$ 8,008) | Mex$ 5,136 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (Mex$ 2,190) | Mex$ 675 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 384 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (Mex$ 7,186) | Mex$ 6,789 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (Mex$ 2,645) | Mex$ 2,038 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 99 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 93 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 856 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 662 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (Mex$ 1,650) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 1,154 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,312,660 (Mex$ 601,608) | Mex$ 353,649 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 544 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 80 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 185 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 528 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 80 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 49 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 57 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 190 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 308 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 150 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 860 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 676 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 125 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 72 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 40 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,862 (Mex$ 18,727) | Mex$ 10,768 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (Mex$ 4.33) | Mex$ 3.05 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 996 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 62 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,763 prices entered by 1,374 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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