Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (kr 98) | kr 217 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (kr 64) | kr 122 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (kr 34) | kr 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (kr 23) | kr 48 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (kr 13) | kr 37 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (kr 41) | kr 66 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (kr 12) | kr 33 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (kr 60) | kr 160 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (kr 20) | kr 36 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (kr 11) | kr 20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (kr 6,875) | kr 18,061 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (kr 4,524) | kr 13,193 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (kr 1,003) | kr 1,328 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (kr 4,495) | kr 13,005 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (kr 3,303) | kr 9,667 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (kr 903) | kr 830 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (kr 240) | kr 396 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (kr 2,964) | kr 3,994 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (kr 1,091) | kr 1,544 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (kr 50) | kr 110 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (kr 44) | kr 272 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (kr 646) | kr 893 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (kr 298) | kr 588 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (kr 681) | kr 876 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (kr 799) | kr 1,780 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (kr 229,943) | kr 352,685 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (kr 11) | kr 16 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (kr 409) | kr 771 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (kr 64) | kr 106 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (kr 110) | kr 154 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (kr 353) | kr 405 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (kr 57) | kr 55 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (kr 26) | kr 51 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (kr 49) | kr 80 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (kr 15) | kr 23 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (kr 22) | kr 23 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (kr 78) | kr 457 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (kr 176) | kr 640 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (kr 109) | kr 292 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (kr 354) | kr 1,520 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (kr 385) | kr 872 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (kr 56) | kr 149 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (kr 35) | kr 47 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (kr 33) | kr 93 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,862 (kr 7,725) | kr 4,993 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (kr 1.79) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (kr 358) | kr 539 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (kr 35) | kr 137 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 49% cheaper than in Norway
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