Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Poland
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 82% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U678 (75 zł) | 35 zł | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U438 (49 zł) | 27 zł | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U216 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (4.63 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U156 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (8 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (5.94 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (11 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U341 (38 zł) | 29 zł | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U69 (8 zł) | 3.77 zł | + 103% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,767 (4,866 zł) | 5,816 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,179 (2,799 zł) | 4,418 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,769 (419 zł) | 911 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,582 (2,955 zł) | 3,202 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,508 (2,058 zł) | 2,469 zł | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,829 (315 zł) | 421 zł | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,577 (175 zł) | 55 zł | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,406 (2,157 zł) | 1,620 zł | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,076 (787 zł) | 502 zł | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U229 (25 zł) | 41 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U294 (33 zł) | 29 zł | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,058 (340 zł) | 338 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,768 (197 zł) | 141 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,409 (490 zł) | 339 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,118 (458 zł) | 388 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 63% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,139,890 (126,726 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,432 (270 zł) | 115 zł | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U347 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U563 (63 zł) | 48 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,442 (160 zł) | 169 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U395 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U153 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (36 zł) | 13 zł | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U92 (10 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U480 (53 zł) | 51 zł | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 77% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,051 (117 zł) | 84 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U691 (77 zł) | 58 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,356 (151 zł) | 183 zł | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,215 (246 zł) | 176 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U612 (68 zł) | 23 zł | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U204 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U171 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (5,697 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.78 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,282 (254 zł) | 142 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U197 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 44% more expensive than in Poland
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