Cost of living in Tacuarembó, Uruguay vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | C$20 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U300 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U100 (C$2.95) | C$5.78 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 (C$1.19) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $U60 (C$1.77) | C$4.18 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U65 (C$1.92) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$4.24 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U30 (C$0.89) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U45 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U225 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U104 (C$3.08) | C$2.48 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U32 (C$0.93) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,392 (C$1,015) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U13,851 (C$409) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,000 (C$118) | C$133 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U13,000 (C$384) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U10,000 (C$295) | C$806 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U797 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U12,000 (C$354) | C$311 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$97 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U165 (C$4.87) | C$10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,057 (C$90) | C$60 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,600 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,153 (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,006 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U650,513 (C$19,193) | C$22,935 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (C$1.58) | C$1.39 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,200 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U140 (C$4.13) | C$3.85 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U237 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U43 (C$1.26) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U106 (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U350 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U645 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U993 (C$29) | C$96 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U80 (C$2.36) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U70 (C$2.07) | C$7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U4,200 (C$124) | C$647 | - 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U1.00 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U750 (C$22) | C$35 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (C$4.13) | C$11 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,783 ($U128,231) in Tacuarembó.
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