- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Montevideo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U300 (C$13) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U273 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U171 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U27 (C$1.12) | C$2.05 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (C$2.61) | C$4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U70 (C$2.95) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U173 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U59 (C$2.46) | C$4.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (C$2.14) | C$3.34 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (C$1.86) | C$3.36 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U94 (C$3.93) | C$2.41 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (C$2.23) | C$2.01 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (C$990) | C$1,651 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (C$862) | C$1,142 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,274 (C$179) | C$102 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (C$539) | C$1,038 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (C$443) | C$779 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U5,343 (C$224) | C$66 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (C$32) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,484 (C$565) | C$351 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,343 (C$182) | C$86 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U271 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U216 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (C$126) | C$59 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (C$64) | C$40 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,346 (C$140) | C$93 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,197 (C$134) | C$92 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (C$21,809) | C$22,749 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U49 (C$2.05) | C$1.27 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (C$40) | C$67 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U394 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U181 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U291 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U791 (C$33) | C$82 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U273 (C$11) | C$6 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U139 (C$5.82) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U240 (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U59 (C$2.45) | C$3.09 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U92 (C$3.87) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U261 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,024 (C$43) | C$46 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (C$18) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,212 (C$51) | C$101 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U192 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (C$3.39) | C$5.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (C$3.37) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U20,421 (C$856) | C$549 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.57 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,640 (C$69) | C$35 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (C$3.56) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,418 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,244
($U101,205)
in Montevideo.
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