Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U670 (62 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U433 (40 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U212 (20 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (3.82 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U156 (15 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (11 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (26 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (4.97 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (9 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U341 (32 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (12 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U69 (6 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 59% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,366 (4,036 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,183 (2,344 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,825 (356 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,837 (2,498 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,523 (1,724 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,797 (260 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,608 (150 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,406 (1,806 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,076 (659 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U229 (21 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U294 (27 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 7% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,058 (285 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,768 (165 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,409 (410 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,118 (383 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 43% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,139,890 (106,081 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (7 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,432 (226 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 5% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U347 (32 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U563 (52 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,442 (134 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U395 (37 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U153 (14 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (30 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U92 (9 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (14 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U480 (45 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 24% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Uruguay | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,051 (98 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U691 (64 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,356 (126 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,215 (206 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U612 (57 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U204 (19 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U171 (16 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (4,769 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.66 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,282 (212 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U197 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Qatar
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