Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U708 ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U509 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U212 ($5.04) | $5.45 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 ($1.16) | $1.05 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U196 ($4.67) | $4.40 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U148 ($3.52) | $4.45 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U116 ($2.76) | $4.01 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U77 ($1.82) | $2.12 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U88 ($2.09) | $3.68 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U427 ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U141 ($3.36) | $2.84 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 ($2.03) | $2.65 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U50,072 ($1,192) | $2,837 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,418 ($701) | $2,127 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,758 ($113) | $220 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,350 ($794) | $1,984 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,103 ($526) | $1,488 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,500 ($107) | $161 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,305 ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,522 ($346) | $266 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,853 ($139) | $139 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U287 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U327 ($8) | $33 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,790 ($90) | $56 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,920 ($46) | $55 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,960 ($118) | $100 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,622 ($110) | $136 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U948,979 ($22,598) | $29,170 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U77 ($1.84) | $0.96 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,691 ($64) | $77 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U288 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U781 ($19) | $24 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,961 ($71) | $162 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U164 ($3.91) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 ($3.56) | $4.93 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U298 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U106 ($2.53) | $4.77 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U120 ($2.86) | $2.42 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U497 ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,644 ($39) | $59 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U668 ($16) | $29 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,249 ($30) | $220 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,942 ($70) | $101 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U435 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U210 ($5.00) | $5.76 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 ($4.19) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U46,828 ($1,115) | $509 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U13 ($0.31) | $0.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,533 ($60) | $64 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U217 ($5.17) | $10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in United States
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