Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Tanzania
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Food | + 137% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 137% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U679 (41,051 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 267% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U426 (25,756 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (12,703 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (2,480 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $U154 (9,312 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U112 (6,767 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 577% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U268 (16,202 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (4,576 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (3,172 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (5,637 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 208% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U345 (20,865 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (7,675 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 207% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U69 (4,150 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 315% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 86% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,918 (2,592,936 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U24,703 (1,492,459 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 198% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,669 (221,638 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,386 (1,594,121 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,305 (1,105,897 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,694 (162,760 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,541 (93,123 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 126% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U19,198 (1,159,861 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,116 (429,926 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 330% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (15,909 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U292 (17,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 541% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 541% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,253 (196,529 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 686% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,743 (105,282 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 460% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,636 (280,078 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 504% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,382 (264,726 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 857% | |
Transportation | + 266% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 266% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,098,170 (66,347,402 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1559% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (4,449 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,369 (143,137 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 433% | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 87% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U320 (19,343 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U589 (35,578 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 256% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,537 (92,853 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U380 (22,959 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U148 (8,922 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (19,338 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 207% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U93 (5,612 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U137 (8,281 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 417% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U481 (29,087 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 113% | |
Entertainment | + 261% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 261% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Uruguay | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,138 (68,765 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U685 (41,357 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,319 (79,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,248 (135,826 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U586 (35,417 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 154% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U206 (12,433 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (10,190 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U57,722 (3,487,321 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1644% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (415 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 315% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,409 (145,516 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 385% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U194 (11,748 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 84% | |
TOTAL | + 170% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 170% more expensive than in Tanzania
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