- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Buenos Aires
- Montevideo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $50 ($U118) | $U228 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $41 ($U96) | $U181 | 47% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $20 ($U48) | $U82 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.93 ($U13.85) | $U17.79 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11.84 ($U28) | $U52 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $10.41 ($U24) | $U57 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $29 ($U67) | $U114 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $10.48 ($U24) | $U43 | 43% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10.28 ($U24) | $U51 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.02 ($U16.40) | $U34 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $38 ($U88) | $U168 | 47% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12.04 ($U28) | $U60 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $6.86 ($U16.02) | $U27 | 42% |
| Housing | 56% | ||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $4,690 ($U10,955) | $U25,533 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $491 ($U1,146) | $U3,229 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $172 ($U402) | $U848 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,607 ($U13,097) | $U18,546 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $975 ($U2,278) | $U2,244 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $37 ($U87) | $U162 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $25 ($U59) | $U99 | 41% |
| Clothes | 41% | ||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $531 ($U1,241) | $U2,173 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $354 ($U826) | $U1,304 | 37% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $550 ($U1,284) | $U2,617 | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $498 ($U1,163) | $U2,022 | 43% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $129,846 ($U303,300) | $U551,400 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.47 ($U15.10) | $U37 | 59% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $97 ($U226) | $U1,067 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $38 ($U89) | $U276 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 47% | ||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $34 ($U80) | $U157 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $30 ($U70) | $U200 | 65% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.94 ($U33) | $U71 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $23 ($U55) | $U128 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $16.63 ($U39) | $U47 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12.59 ($U29) | $U62 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $55 ($U128) | $U191 | 33% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $154 ($U359) | $U545 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $74 ($U172) | $U336 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $438 ($U1,024) | $U571 | 79% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $307 ($U718) | $U1,188 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $38 ($U89) | $U127 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $17.67 ($U41) | $U68 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $24 ($U57) | $U105 | 46% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,147 ($U2,679) | $U4,664 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.97 ($U4.60) | $U5.78 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $261 ($U609) | $U1,049 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $9.37 ($U22) | $U78 | 72% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,083 prices entered by 1,386 different people.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$U78,125
in Montevideo
you would need to make just about $U37,319
(ARS $15,977)
in Buenos Aires.