Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U729 ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U498 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U209 ($4.89) | $5.40 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 ($1.15) | $1.05 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U191 ($4.49) | $4.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U141 ($3.31) | $4.46 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U316 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U120 ($2.82) | $3.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U81 ($1.91) | $2.03 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U88 ($2.07) | $3.85 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U441 ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U147 ($3.44) | $2.85 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 ($1.99) | $2.58 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U52,659 ($1,234) | $2,854 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U31,784 ($745) | $2,117 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,860 ($114) | $221 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,913 ($795) | $2,053 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,644 ($531) | $1,518 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,638 ($85) | $156 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,171 ($27) | $60 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,275 ($334) | $264 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,353 ($125) | $146 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U315 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U341 ($8) | $32 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,516 ($82) | $57 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,916 ($45) | $54 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,189 ($122) | $102 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,711 ($110) | $139 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U992,164 ($23,247) | $29,797 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U77 ($1.81) | $0.94 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,537 ($59) | $79 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U269 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U713 ($17) | $23 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,019 ($71) | $167 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U220 ($5.15) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 ($3.66) | $4.98 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U310 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 ($2.85) | $4.90 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U132 ($3.09) | $2.33 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U539 ($13) | $29 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uruguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,527 ($36) | $60 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U719 ($17) | $29 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,137 ($27) | $232 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,651 ($62) | $101 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U376 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U239 ($5.59) | $5.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 ($4.13) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,850 ($1,121) | $487 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U19 ($0.45) | $0.48 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,304 ($54) | $65 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U215 ($5.03) | $10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in United States
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