Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 ($3.93) | $4.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 ($0.79) | $0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 ($2.76) | $2.94 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 ($1.58) | $4.12 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 ($4.94) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 ($1.43) | $3.29 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 ($1.26) | $1.68 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 ($1.58) | $3.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U308 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 ($2.51) | $1.99 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 ($1.33) | $2.06 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 ($807) | $2,211 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 ($528) | $1,554 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 ($122) | $178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,779 ($528) | $1,536 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 ($378) | $1,119 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 ($110) | $113 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 ($376) | $271 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 ($136) | $128 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 ($5.72) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 ($5.32) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 ($74) | $47 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 ($38) | $43 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 ($84) | $87 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 ($90) | $109 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 ($27,994) | $23,595 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 ($1.29) | $0.64 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 ($48) | $74 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 ($13) | $16 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 ($48) | $112 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 ($3.16) | $3.47 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 ($6.00) | $4.98 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 ($1.86) | $3.65 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 ($2.91) | $1.80 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U406 ($9) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 ($23) | $46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 ($37) | $206 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 ($51) | $80 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 ($4.17) | $5.05 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 ($3.92) | $5.86 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 ($577) | $421 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 ($0.21) | $0.51 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 ($42) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 ($4.22) | $8 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in United States
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