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 | $U747 ($19) | $20 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U449 ($11) | $11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U208 ($5.31) | $5.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U43 ($1.09) | $1.10 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U189 ($4.82) | $5.05 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U103 ($2.62) | $4.61 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U276 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U91 ($2.32) | $4.43 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U65 ($1.66) | $2.31 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 ($2.46) | $3.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U401 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U135 ($3.46) | $2.90 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 ($1.88) | $2.73 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,857 ($1,069) | $3,108 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,102 ($641) | $2,384 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,196 ($107) | $221 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U28,461 ($727) | $2,106 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,921 ($483) | $1,596 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,481 ($89) | $144 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,242 ($32) | $66 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,030 ($384) | $299 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,652 ($144) | $141 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U301 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U301 ($8) | $31 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,418 ($87) | $58 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,556 ($40) | $51 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,591 ($117) | $97 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,423 ($113) | $134 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,217,570 ($31,109) | $27,945 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U73 ($1.87) | $1.03 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,322 ($59) | $82 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U347 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U538 ($14) | $22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,157 ($55) | $143 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U339 ($9) | $9 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U162 ($4.14) | $4.67 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U335 ($9) | $6 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 ($2.66) | $4.70 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U159 ($4.05) | $2.24 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U535 ($14) | $29 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,249 ($32) | $58 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U645 ($16) | $30 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 ($35) | $230 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U3,503 ($90) | $97 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U426 ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U218 ($5.56) | $5.45 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U190 ($4.87) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U44,095 ($1,127) | $607 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U6 ($0.16) | $0.22 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,896 ($74) | $66 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U199 ($5.09) | $10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in United States
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