- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Uruguay
- Frankfurt am Main
- Montevideo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Montevideo (Uruguay)
| Food | 1% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €9.67 ($U236) | $U228 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.55 ($U160) | $U181 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.95 ($U96) | $U82 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($U21) | $U17.79 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.08 ($U51) | $U52 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($U61) | $U57 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.45 ($U84) | $U114 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 ($U61) | $U43 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 ($U50) | $U51 | 3% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.75 ($U18.27) | $U34 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.34 ($U155) | $U168 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($U48) | $U60 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 ($U38) | $U27 | 39% |
| Housing | 34% | ||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,389 ($U33,905) | $U25,533 | 33% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 ($U4,760) | $U3,229 | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €32 ($U790) | $U848 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 ($U12,206) | $U18,546 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €156 ($U3,815) | $U2,244 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 ($U129) | $U162 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.67 ($U309) | $U99 | 213% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €88 ($U2,145) | $U2,173 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €43 ($U1,039) | $U1,304 | 20% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €86 ($U2,092) | $U2,617 | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €142 ($U3,470) | $U2,022 | 72% |
| Transportation | 46% | ||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,464 ($U621,624) | $U551,400 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($U39) | $U37 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €78 ($U1,912) | $U1,067 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €20 ($U489) | $U269 | 82% |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.86 ($U241) | $U157 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.96 ($U97) | $U210 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.94 ($U47) | $U71 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 ($U67) | $U128 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 ($U37) | $U47 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 ($U36) | $U62 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.38 ($U424) | $U191 | 122% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($U727) | $U545 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.83 ($U460) | $U336 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($U2,058) | $U571 | 260% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 ($U1,641) | $U1,188 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.73 ($U213) | $U127 | 67% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 ($U70) | $U68 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.33 ($U81) | $U105 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €137 ($U3,351) | $U4,664 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($U2.41) | $U5.78 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €64 ($U1,550) | $U1,049 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 ($U122) | $U78 | 57% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,345 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
For example, you would need at least $U76,977
(€3,153)
in Frankfurt am Main
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$U62,500
in Montevideo.