Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U505 ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U321 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U152 ($3.60) | $4.32 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U32 ($0.75) | $0.87 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U106 ($2.51) | $2.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U80 ($1.89) | $4.02 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U196 ($4.63) | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U58 ($1.37) | $3.38 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U45 ($1.06) | $1.78 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U69 ($1.63) | $3.14 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U284 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U110 ($2.60) | $1.94 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U50 ($1.19) | $2.03 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U33,326 ($789) | $2,267 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U20,828 ($493) | $1,623 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,099 ($97) | $176 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,765 ($539) | $1,605 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U14,990 ($355) | $1,152 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,276 ($78) | $107 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,246 ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,001 ($332) | $299 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,659 ($110) | $117 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U248 ($5.87) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U225 ($5.34) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,832 ($67) | $49 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,466 ($35) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,486 ($83) | $86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,516 ($83) | $111 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,137,610 ($26,939) | $23,140 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U55 ($1.30) | $0.74 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,963 ($46) | $80 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U289 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U524 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,448 ($34) | $109 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U322 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 ($3.25) | $3.60 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U232 ($5.49) | $5.20 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 ($1.86) | $3.62 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U99 ($2.35) | $1.86 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U384 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 ($22) | $45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U560 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,196 ($28) | $220 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,047 ($48) | $75 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U267 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U162 ($3.84) | $4.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 ($4.00) | $5.79 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,918 ($590) | $392 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 ($0.18) | $0.23 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,839 ($44) | $52 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U159 ($3.77) | $8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in United States
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