- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Montevideo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U300 (C$13) | C$14 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U257 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U142 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U26 (C$1.11) | C$2.31 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (C$2.66) | C$4.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U63 (C$2.67) | C$2.54 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U207 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U56 (C$2.41) | C$3.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U50 (C$2.13) | C$3.02 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (C$1.90) | C$2.26 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (C$6) | C$15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U87 (C$3.72) | C$2.18 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U45 (C$1.94) | C$1.87 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (C$1,008) | C$1,209 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (C$878) | C$1,030 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,768 (C$204) | C$104 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (C$549) | C$919 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (C$451) | C$695 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,812 (C$206) | C$64 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U12,874 (C$550) | C$393 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,811 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U289 (C$12) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U203 (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (C$128) | C$58 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (C$65) | C$41 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,249 (C$139) | C$96 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,027 (C$129) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (C$22,208) | C$23,851 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U45 (C$1.94) | C$1.19 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (C$41) | C$47 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U416 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U177 (C$8) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U260 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,297 (C$55) | C$80 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U262 (C$11) | C$6 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U127 (C$5.42) | C$2.88 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U220 (C$9) | C$3.82 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U55 (C$2.33) | C$3.16 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U70 (C$2.99) | C$2.53 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U248 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U957 (C$41) | C$45 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,213 (C$52) | C$84 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (C$43) | C$89 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U195 (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (C$3.46) | C$5.72 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (C$3.43) | C$5.43 | - 37% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $U21,676 (C$926) | C$850 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.57 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,640 (C$70) | C$34 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,445 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,206
($U75,073)
in Montevideo.
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