Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U718 ($19) | $20 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U436 ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U192 ($4.97) | $5.70 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U45 ($1.16) | $1.06 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $U194 ($5.04) | $4.54 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U115 ($2.97) | $4.56 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U315 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U104 ($2.71) | $4.44 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U72 ($1.88) | $2.22 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 ($2.47) | $3.02 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U384 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U143 ($3.72) | $2.93 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U76 ($1.97) | $2.79 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U46,277 ($1,201) | $3,010 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,092 ($755) | $2,308 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,475 ($116) | $223 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,388 ($763) | $2,055 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,732 ($538) | $1,565 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,592 ($93) | $149 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,190 ($31) | $64 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,230 ($395) | $293 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,268 ($137) | $145 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U292 ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U320 ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,732 ($97) | $57 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,612 ($42) | $52 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,920 ($128) | $97 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,112 ($107) | $131 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,134,090 ($29,432) | $28,449 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 ($1.92) | $0.98 | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,227 ($58) | $74 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U343 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U537 ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,526 ($66) | $140 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 ($3.91) | $5.01 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 ($8) | $7 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U119 ($3.10) | $4.94 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U163 ($4.24) | $2.36 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U520 ($13) | $29 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 ($40) | $57 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U643 ($17) | $30 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,506 ($39) | $207 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,858 ($74) | $99 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U367 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U213 ($5.53) | $5.58 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U182 ($4.72) | $7 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,968 ($1,245) | $507 | + 146% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 ($0.20) | $0.37 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,984 ($77) | $66 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U205 ($5.31) | $10 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 29% cheaper than in United States
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