Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U726 (SGD $26) | SGD $13 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U438 (SGD $16) | SGD $10 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U206 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (SGD $1.52) | SGD $3.81 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U189 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.30 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U102 (SGD $3.66) | SGD $3.72 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U276 (SGD $10) | SGD $16 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U94 (SGD $3.38) | SGD $5.90 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U64 (SGD $2.30) | SGD $4.20 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (SGD $3.26) | SGD $5.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U339 (SGD $12) | SGD $43 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (SGD $4.56) | SGD $3.26 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U73 (SGD $2.61) | SGD $3.25 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 70% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,108 (SGD $1,619) | SGD $6,335 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,999 (SGD $933) | SGD $4,697 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,582 (SGD $129) | SGD $276 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,662 (SGD $993) | SGD $4,640 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,844 (SGD $676) | SGD $3,300 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,787 (SGD $100) | SGD $181 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,281 (SGD $46) | SGD $44 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,358 (SGD $515) | SGD $746 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,794 (SGD $208) | SGD $189 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U302 (SGD $11) | SGD $25 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,185 (SGD $114) | SGD $105 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,477 (SGD $53) | SGD $58 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,591 (SGD $165) | SGD $143 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,423 (SGD $159) | SGD $157 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 47% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,870 (SGD $43,380) | SGD $142,313 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U73 (SGD $2.63) | SGD $3.04 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,322 (SGD $83) | SGD $129 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U314 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U538 (SGD $19) | SGD $38 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,296 (SGD $82) | SGD $73 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U339 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U162 (SGD $5.81) | SGD $5.45 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U335 (SGD $12) | SGD $19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (SGD $3.74) | SGD $3.73 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U159 (SGD $5.69) | SGD $5.22 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U503 (SGD $18) | SGD $48 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 27% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,283 (SGD $46) | SGD $77 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U633 (SGD $23) | SGD $31 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 (SGD $50) | SGD $216 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U3,503 (SGD $126) | SGD $152 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U449 (SGD $16) | SGD $23 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U212 (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U180 (SGD $6) | SGD $12 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U44,498 (SGD $1,597) | SGD $922 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.72 (SGD $0.21) | SGD $0.31 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,787 (SGD $100) | SGD $189 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U199 (SGD $7) | SGD $16 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 46% cheaper than in Singapore
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