Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U678 (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U438 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U216 (€5.10) | €4.91 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (€0.98) | €1.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U156 (€3.68) | €4.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (€2.67) | €2.82 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (€1.80) | €2.27 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (€1.26) | €1.52 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (€2.27) | €1.42 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U341 (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (€3.07) | €2.83 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U69 (€1.63) | €1.45 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,767 (€1,034) | €2,279 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,179 (€595) | €1,869 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,769 (€89) | €308 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,582 (€628) | €1,548 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,508 (€437) | €1,319 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,829 (€67) | €217 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,577 (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,406 (€458) | €324 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,076 (€167) | €207 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U229 (€5.40) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U294 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,058 (€72) | €77 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,768 (€42) | €34 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,409 (€104) | €89 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,118 (€97) | €118 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,139,890 (€26,919) | €28,592 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (€1.76) | €2.10 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,432 (€57) | €84 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U347 (€8) | €3.57 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U563 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,442 (€34) | €47 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U395 (€9) | €5.03 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U153 (€3.60) | €5.40 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (€8) | €3.01 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U92 (€2.18) | €2.16 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (€3.49) | €3.25 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U480 (€11) | €23 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,051 (€25) | €53 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U691 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,356 (€32) | €255 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,215 (€52) | €69 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U612 (€14) | €12 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U204 (€4.82) | €3.29 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U171 (€4.03) | €5.12 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (€1,210) | €633 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (€0.17) | €0.08 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,282 (€54) | €38 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U197 (€4.64) | €7 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,238 prices entered by 337 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands
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