- 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$14) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U266 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U159 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U27 (C$1.21) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (C$2.82) | C$4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (C$3.06) | C$2.90 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U184 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U57 (C$2.59) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (C$2.31) | C$3.31 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (C$2.01) | C$3.07 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (C$7) | C$16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (C$4.16) | C$2.51 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U52 (C$2.34) | C$2.07 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (C$1,068) | C$1,576 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (C$930) | C$1,122 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,293 (C$194) | C$109 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (C$581) | C$1,019 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (C$478) | C$774 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,265 (C$193) | C$66 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (C$34) | C$40 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,959 (C$632) | C$377 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,278 (C$194) | C$98 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U285 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U221 (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (C$135) | C$59 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (C$69) | C$40 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,425 (C$155) | C$93 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U2,990 (C$135) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (C$23,533) | C$22,749 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U48 (C$2.18) | C$1.26 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (C$43) | C$65 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U438 (C$20) | C$31 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U160 (C$7) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U271 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U954 (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U273 (C$12) | C$6 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U135 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U240 (C$11) | C$2.83 | + 284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U59 (C$2.67) | C$3.09 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U91 (C$4.11) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U261 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,009 (C$46) | C$46 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,254 (C$57) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (C$45) | C$87 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U188 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (C$3.66) | C$5.53 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (C$3.64) | C$5.67 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U21,143 (C$957) | C$549 | + 74% | |
| 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$74) | C$35 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (C$3.85) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,700 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,107
($U90,767)
in Montevideo.
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