Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 117% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (122,607 Gs) | 47,522 Gs | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (79,559 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (36,958 Gs) | 12,649 Gs | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (7,894 Gs) | 6,647 Gs | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U168 (31,215 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (20,132 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (52,500 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (14,506 Gs) | 16,306 Gs | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (10,295 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (16,610 Gs) | 6,627 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (64,689 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (23,633 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (13,764 Gs) | 2,800 Gs | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 86% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,935 (7,809,438 Gs) | 4,365,820 Gs | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (4,778,147 Gs) | 2,518,300 Gs | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (694,668 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (4,958,211 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (3,438,832 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (451,856 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (282,692 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (3,324,395 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (1,179,546 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (47,594 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (57,676 Gs) | 20,297 Gs | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (633,662 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (313,131 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (855,986 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (781,026 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 114% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (224,870,420 Gs) | 77,238,600 Gs | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (13,862 Gs) | 8,360 Gs | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (437,873 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 78% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (64,359 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (101,613 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (304,963 Gs) | 135,839 Gs | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (74,400 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (28,142 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (59,718 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (19,460 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (22,852 Gs) | 15,792 Gs | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (98,771 Gs) | 65,727 Gs | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 68% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Uruguay | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (263,926 Gs) | 74,865 Gs | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (124,653 Gs) | 78,058 Gs | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (221,721 Gs) | 154,165 Gs | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (435,789 Gs) | 196,658 Gs | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (79,172 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (37,412 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (35,029 Gs) | 15,145 Gs | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (10,006,352 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (917 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (517,833 Gs) | 242,016 Gs | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (37,273 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,178 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay
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