Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Singapore
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U775 (SGD $24) | SGD $16 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U515 (SGD $16) | SGD $10 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U207 (SGD $6) | SGD $7 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (SGD $1.50) | SGD $4.85 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | $U197 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.05 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U129 (SGD $3.98) | SGD $4.55 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U337 (SGD $10) | SGD $11 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (SGD $3.61) | SGD $5.87 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U87 (SGD $2.70) | SGD $3.08 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (SGD $2.98) | SGD $4.63 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U440 (SGD $14) | SGD $35 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U147 (SGD $4.55) | SGD $2.74 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (SGD $2.49) | SGD $2.62 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 68% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U55,997 (SGD $1,731) | SGD $6,595 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,890 (SGD $1,048) | SGD $4,263 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,532 (SGD $140) | SGD $207 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,153 (SGD $1,025) | SGD $3,841 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,676 (SGD $701) | SGD $2,921 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,056 (SGD $94) | SGD $102 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,192 (SGD $37) | SGD $46 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U13,686 (SGD $423) | SGD $599 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,657 (SGD $175) | SGD $312 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U360 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U336 (SGD $10) | SGD $21 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,621 (SGD $112) | SGD $116 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,889 (SGD $58) | SGD $63 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,145 (SGD $159) | SGD $145 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,303 (SGD $164) | SGD $167 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 44% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U901,634 (SGD $27,873) | SGD $156,163 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (SGD $2.44) | SGD $2.68 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,544 (SGD $79) | SGD $93 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 6% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U267 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U765 (SGD $24) | SGD $12 | + 97% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,541 (SGD $109) | SGD $74 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U224 (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U164 (SGD $5.07) | SGD $7 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U307 (SGD $9) | SGD $5.00 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 (SGD $3.75) | SGD $2.80 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U125 (SGD $3.85) | SGD $9 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U801 (SGD $25) | SGD $32 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,717 (SGD $53) | SGD $56 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U777 (SGD $24) | SGD $29 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,140 (SGD $35) | SGD $90 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,633 (SGD $81) | SGD $169 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U395 (SGD $12) | SGD $24 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U240 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U184 (SGD $5.68) | SGD $11 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (SGD $1,516) | SGD $922 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (SGD $0.49) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (SGD $71) | SGD $186 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U227 (SGD $7) | SGD $15 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 45% cheaper than in Singapore
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