Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U749 (190 kr) | 145 kr | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U489 (124 kr) | 101 kr | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U227 (58 kr) | 63 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U48 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U199 (51 kr) | 38 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U136 (35 kr) | 36 kr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U305 (78 kr) | 56 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U120 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (21 kr) | 19 kr | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U87 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U439 (112 kr) | 116 kr | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U147 (37 kr) | 26 kr | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U83 (21 kr) | 18 kr | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U52,838 (13,428 kr) | 20,491 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U30,866 (7,844 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,027 (1,278 kr) | 755 kr | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U35,890 (9,120 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,079 (5,865 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,467 (881 kr) | 341 kr | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,183 (301 kr) | 284 kr | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,648 (3,722 kr) | 3,898 kr | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,631 (1,177 kr) | 1,184 kr | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U312 (79 kr) | 59 kr | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U350 (89 kr) | 313 kr | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,739 (950 kr) | 970 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,852 (471 kr) | 414 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,203 (1,322 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,534 (1,152 kr) | 1,310 kr | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U861,433 (218,912 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U77 (20 kr) | 18 kr | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,465 (627 kr) | 892 kr | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U269 (68 kr) | 73 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U713 (181 kr) | 196 kr | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,260 (828 kr) | 309 kr | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U220 (56 kr) | 131 kr | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (40 kr) | 90 kr | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U310 (79 kr) | 85 kr | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 (31 kr) | 57 kr | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U132 (34 kr) | 29 kr | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U539 (137 kr) | 396 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,563 (397 kr) | 421 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U781 (198 kr) | 312 kr | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,213 (308 kr) | 639 kr | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,651 (674 kr) | 935 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U376 (96 kr) | 220 kr | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U245 (62 kr) | 48 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U175 (44 kr) | 66 kr | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (12,286 kr) | 5,355 kr | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (3.99 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,357 (599 kr) | 470 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U224 (57 kr) | 72 kr | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in Sweden
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