- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Australia
- Punta del Este
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta del Este, Uruguay compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 20% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U490 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U213 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U89 (AU$4.11) | AU$5.18 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U24 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.56 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $U65 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.38 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U56 (AU$2.57) | AU$5.29 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U157 (AU$7) | AU$4.77 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (AU$2.87) | AU$4.26 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.56 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U49 (AU$2.24) | AU$5.58 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U140 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 57% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U97 (AU$4.48) | AU$3.71 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.01 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 44% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U26,750 (AU$1,230) | AU$2,563 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,800 (AU$1,094) | AU$1,656 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,900 (AU$271) | AU$264 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U15,500 (AU$713) | AU$1,421 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U13,500 (AU$621) | AU$1,042 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,950 (AU$136) | AU$132 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U760 (AU$35) | AU$67 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | $U16,000 (AU$736) | AU$1,162 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U1,890 (AU$87) | AU$238 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U366 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U193 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 45% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U3,500 (AU$161) | AU$104 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U2,550 (AU$117) | AU$77 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,500 (AU$161) | AU$150 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,425 (AU$157) | AU$132 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 50% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U397,250 (AU$18,266) | AU$25,495 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U38 (AU$1.76) | AU$1.54 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U885 (AU$41) | AU$128 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 3% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U220 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,500 (AU$69) | AU$49 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U205 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U85 (AU$3.91) | AU$5.30 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U138 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (AU$3.45) | AU$2.94 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U90 (AU$4.12) | AU$4.25 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U233 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 21% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,000 (AU$46) | AU$50 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U720 (AU$33) | AU$195 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,400 (AU$110) | AU$70 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U375 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U75 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.74 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U72 (AU$3.31) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U15 (AU$0.69) | AU$1.02 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,320 (AU$61) | AU$69 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U80 (AU$3.68) | AU$20 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 31% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,000
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$5,535
($U120,383)
in Punta del Este.
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