Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (€3.39) | €4.12 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (€0.65) | €1.10 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (€2.33) | €3.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (€1.26) | €2.21 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (€4.05) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (€1.22) | €2.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (€1.08) | €1.35 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (€1.35) | €1.32 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (€5.97) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (€2.01) | €2.42 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (€1.08) | €1.23 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 56% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (€682) | €1,747 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (€449) | €1,388 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (€100) | €168 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (€446) | €1,237 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (€328) | €893 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (€90) | €114 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (€24) | €38 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (€294) | €448 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (€108) | €181 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (€5.00) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (€4.35) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (€64) | €77 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (€30) | €41 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (€68) | €91 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (€79) | €120 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (€22,819) | €27,888 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (€1.06) | €1.61 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (€41) | €90 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (€6) | €2.33 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (€35) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (€5.61) | €2.86 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (€2.58) | €3.98 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (€4.89) | €4.24 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (€1.51) | €1.48 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (€2.21) | €1.98 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (€35) | €59 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (€38) | €63 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (€5.53) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (€3.47) | €3.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (€3.31) | €4.91 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,544 (€761) | €471 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (€0.18) | €0.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (€36) | €36 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (€3.45) | €8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands
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