Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 129% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U713 (130,141 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U508 (92,776 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U211 (38,451 Gs) | 13,978 Gs | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (8,883 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $U195 (35,522 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U126 (23,010 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U333 (60,707 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (21,332 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U81 (14,857 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (16,696 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U439 (80,216 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U147 (26,798 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U80 (14,627 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 555% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 116% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U57,092 (10,420,972 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U34,171 (6,237,192 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,722 (861,952 Gs) | 263,458 Gs | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U34,362 (6,272,073 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,453 (4,280,812 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,084 (562,840 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 241% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,192 (217,514 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U13,685 (2,497,834 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,560 (1,014,948 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U329 (60,018 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U341 (62,241 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 67% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,677 (671,233 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U2,000 (364,996 Gs) | 238,940 Gs | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,365 (979,296 Gs) | 678,293 Gs | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,963 (905,980 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U861,433 (157,236,346 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (14,358 Gs) | 7,760 Gs | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,540 (463,705 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U267 (48,731 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U765 (139,666 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | + 221% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,541 (646,329 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 546% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U224 (40,859 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U164 (29,941 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U307 (55,991 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 (22,135 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U125 (22,727 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U801 (146,148 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | + 241% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 74% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,717 (313,417 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U777 (141,815 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,140 (208,041 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,633 (480,664 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U395 (72,161 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U240 (43,827 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U184 (33,556 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 267% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (8,824,483 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (2,869 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (420,428 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 149% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U227 (41,508 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 305% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,680 prices entered by 147 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 96% more expensive than in Paraguay
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