Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 22% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U723 (1,063 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U451 (663 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U208 (306 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U44 (65 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $U202 (296 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U121 (178 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 230% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U307 (451 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U110 (162 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U75 (110 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U97 (142 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U395 (581 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 227% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U142 (209 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 233% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (119 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 46% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,204 (66,449 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U28,136 (41,359 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,534 (6,664 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,692 (43,646 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,419 (30,015 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,592 (5,280 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,139 (1,674 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,534 (22,834 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,508 (8,097 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U284 (417 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U321 (473 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 8% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 74% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U4,032 (5,927 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 119% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,703 (2,503 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,011 (7,366 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,615 (6,784 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 172% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 78% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,170,970 (1,721,280 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (108 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,305 (3,389 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 170% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U438 (644 Birr) | 291 Birr | + 121% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U336 (494 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U500 (734 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,054 (3,019 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U307 (452 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 592% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (234 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U325 (478 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U135 (198 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U189 (277 Birr) | 141 Birr | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U558 (820 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 7% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,684 (2,476 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U648 (953 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,533 (2,254 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,568 (3,775 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U406 (597 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U224 (329 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 173% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U189 (277 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 285% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U52,834 (77,664 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 162% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (11 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,982 (4,384 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U209 (307 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 84% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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