- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Montevideo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U300 (C$14) | C$14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U247 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U132 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U26 (C$1.24) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (C$2.92) | C$4.08 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U65 (C$3.03) | C$2.62 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U184 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U57 (C$2.70) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U48 (C$2.23) | C$2.90 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (C$2.09) | C$2.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (C$7) | C$16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U87 (C$4.09) | C$2.31 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (C$1.88) | C$1.76 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (C$1,109) | C$1,186 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (C$965) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,652 (C$218) | C$117 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (C$604) | C$919 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (C$496) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,812 (C$179) | C$64 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,073 (C$614) | C$392 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,649 (C$171) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U280 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U188 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (C$141) | C$61 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (C$72) | C$41 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,039 (C$143) | C$95 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,031 (C$142) | C$87 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (C$24,427) | C$22,684 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U45 (C$2.09) | C$1.19 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (C$45) | C$47 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U378 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U174 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U279 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,373 (C$64) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U232 (C$11) | C$7 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U122 (C$5.75) | C$3.90 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U208 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U54 (C$2.56) | C$3.21 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U74 (C$3.49) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U247 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U872 (C$41) | C$43 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (C$21) | C$27 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,249 (C$59) | C$84 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U192 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (C$3.80) | C$5.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (C$3.78) | C$5.57 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $U8,233 (C$387) | C$141 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.57 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,640 (C$77) | C$34 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (C$3.99) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,316
($U70,593)
in Montevideo.
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