Cost of living in Uruguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U681 (NZ$28) | NZ$21 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U431 (NZ$18) | NZ$14 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (NZ$1.71) | NZ$2.62 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U164 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (NZ$4.47) | NZ$8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (NZ$3.18) | NZ$4.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U56 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$3.54 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (NZ$3.67) | NZ$5.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U344 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (NZ$5.32) | NZ$3.65 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U75 (NZ$3.08) | NZ$2.80 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,447 (NZ$1,742) | NZ$3,710 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,073 (NZ$1,029) | NZ$2,875 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,606 (NZ$148) | NZ$250 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,999 (NZ$1,108) | NZ$2,404 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,534 (NZ$761) | NZ$1,964 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,499 (NZ$103) | NZ$189 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,494 (NZ$61) | NZ$82 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,658 (NZ$766) | NZ$662 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,246 (NZ$256) | NZ$228 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (NZ$13) | NZ$33 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,487 (NZ$143) | NZ$123 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,772 (NZ$73) | NZ$83 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,483 (NZ$184) | NZ$168 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,174 (NZ$171) | NZ$211 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,204,590 (NZ$49,449) | NZ$37,966 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (NZ$3.05) | NZ$2.76 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (NZ$95) | NZ$144 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U579 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,522 (NZ$62) | NZ$70 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (NZ$14) | NZ$9 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 (NZ$4.18) | NZ$3.45 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U142 (NZ$5.83) | NZ$4.34 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (NZ$20) | NZ$36 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,355 (NZ$56) | NZ$74 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (NZ$27) | NZ$40 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,265 (NZ$52) | NZ$138 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (NZ$95) | NZ$125 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (NZ$16) | NZ$18 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U198 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.53 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,909 (NZ$2,254) | NZ$912 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.45 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,644 (NZ$109) | NZ$66 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (NZ$8) | NZ$38 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,828 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand
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