Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U674 ($16) | $18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 ($10) | $9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U180 ($4.38) | $5.30 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U39 ($0.95) | $1.05 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U154 ($3.75) | $3.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 ($2.75) | $4.55 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U284 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U71 ($1.73) | $3.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 ($1.35) | $1.87 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 ($2.21) | $3.37 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U368 ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U126 ($3.07) | $2.43 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U67 ($1.62) | $2.40 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U39,532 ($962) | $2,442 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,396 ($642) | $1,846 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,872 ($94) | $201 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,421 ($643) | $1,776 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,245 ($444) | $1,301 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,498 ($61) | $134 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,584 ($39) | $55 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U22,338 ($543) | $302 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,903 ($168) | $130 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U253 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U300 ($7) | $29 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,254 ($79) | $52 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,552 ($38) | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,556 ($111) | $98 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,981 ($97) | $118 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U992,493 ($24,141) | $26,992 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U73 ($1.79) | $1.17 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,438 ($59) | $75 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U541 ($13) | $19 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,251 ($30) | $127 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U386 ($9) | $8 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U154 ($3.74) | $4.52 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U334 ($8) | $5.37 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U89 ($2.15) | $4.28 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U150 ($3.65) | $2.14 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U553 ($13) | $26 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,089 ($26) | $52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 ($16) | $27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,324 ($32) | $194 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,164 ($53) | $90 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U310 ($8) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U172 ($4.17) | $5.52 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U156 ($3.79) | $6 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 ($1,246) | $492 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 ($0.18) | $0.19 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,484 ($60) | $55 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U192 ($4.68) | $10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 31% cheaper than in United States
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