- 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 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U252 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U132 (C$5.80) | C$5.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U26 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (C$2.74) | C$4.13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U61 (C$2.70) | C$2.54 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U202 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U56 (C$2.46) | C$3.55 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U47 (C$2.07) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (C$1.96) | C$2.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U90 (C$3.95) | C$2.18 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U41 (C$1.80) | C$1.87 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (C$1,041) | C$1,186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (C$906) | C$982 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,889 (C$216) | C$104 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (C$566) | C$919 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (C$465) | C$695 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,812 (C$212) | C$64 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (C$33) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U12,874 (C$568) | C$393 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,811 (C$168) | C$111 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U283 (C$12) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U199 (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (C$132) | C$61 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (C$68) | C$41 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,065 (C$135) | C$95 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U2,917 (C$129) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (C$22,926) | C$23,851 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U45 (C$1.99) | C$1.19 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (C$42) | C$47 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U416 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U177 (C$8) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U260 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,270 (C$56) | C$85 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U262 (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U121 (C$5.32) | C$2.88 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U208 (C$9) | C$3.82 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U55 (C$2.41) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U67 (C$2.94) | C$2.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U241 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U893 (C$39) | C$45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,213 (C$53) | C$84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (C$44) | C$89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U195 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (C$3.57) | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (C$3.54) | C$5.43 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $U6,940 (C$306) | C$141 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.57 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,640 (C$72) | C$34 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (C$3.75) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,559 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,953
($U66,990)
in Montevideo.
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