Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay

Summary of cost of living in Montevideo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $U164,639
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $U76,915
  • Montevideo is the 2nd most expensive city in Latin America (2 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Montevideo is more expensive than in 65% of cities in the World (53 out of 150)
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List of prices in Montevideo
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $U755
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $U522
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $U218
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $U50
12 eggs, large $U206
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $U131
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $U333
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $U119
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $U81
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $U91
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $U414
2 liters of coca-cola $U151
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $U83
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $U61,162
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $U34,601
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $U4,622
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $U35,681
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $U24,351
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $U2,770
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $U1,133
40” flat screen tv $U14,589
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $U5,620
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $U328
Hourly rate for cleaning help $U312
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $U3,644
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $U1,973
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $U5,218
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $U4,898
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $U920,010
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $U78
Monthly ticket public transport $U2,463
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $U543
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $U257
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $U632
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $U3,589
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $U254
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $U164
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $U297
4 rolls of toilet paper $U132
Tube of toothpaste $U134
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $U795
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $U1,720
2 tickets to the movies $U770
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $U1,157
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $U2,645
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $U391
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $U228
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $U184
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $U48,346
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $U13
1 month of gym membership in business district $U2,529
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $U217
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,048 prices entered by 85 different people.
Latest price update: February 06, 2025

Montevideo position in our World Ranking

the world
53rd
out of 150
latin america
2nd
out of 27

Cheapest and most expensive products in Montevideo compared to other cities:

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