Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U729 (€16) | €10 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U498 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U209 (€4.60) | €3.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U48 (€1.06) | €1.20 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U196 (€4.31) | €2.91 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U141 (€3.09) | €3.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U314 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U123 (€2.70) | €1.51 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U83 (€1.83) | €1.06 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U88 (€1.95) | €0.97 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U441 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U146 (€3.20) | €1.78 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 (€1.87) | €0.65 | + 190% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U52,659 (€1,159) | €1,606 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U31,784 (€700) | €685 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,860 (€107) | €320 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,913 (€746) | €794 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,644 (€498) | €600 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,638 (€80) | €140 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,171 (€26) | €13 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,275 (€314) | €400 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,353 (€118) | €169 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U315 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U341 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,516 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,916 (€42) | €40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,189 (€114) | €100 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,711 (€104) | €100 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 53% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U992,164 (€21,836) | €17,764 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U77 (€1.70) | €1.56 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,537 (€56) | €29 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 40% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U269 (€5.92) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U713 (€16) | €3.00 | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,019 (€66) | €50 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U220 (€4.84) | €5.50 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (€3.44) | €3.75 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U310 (€7) | €2.91 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 (€2.67) | €1.46 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U132 (€2.90) | €2.08 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U539 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 60% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uruguay | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,527 (€34) | €28 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U719 (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,137 (€25) | €25 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,651 (€58) | €80 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U376 (€8) | €6.00 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U239 (€5.25) | €3.00 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (€3.88) | €2.41 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,850 (€1,053) | €293 | + 259% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U19 (€0.42) | €0.10 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,304 (€51) | €30 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U215 (€4.73) | €10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,493 prices entered by 137 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in Slovakia
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