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Cost of living in Melo, Uruguay vs Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Melo (Uruguay) is 14% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U110 (﷼ 142,079) | ﷼ 190,642 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U120 (﷼ 154,995) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U80 (﷼ 103,330) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U16 (﷼ 20,666) | ﷼ 31,203 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $U35 (﷼ 45,207) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U30 (﷼ 38,749) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U130 (﷼ 167,912) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U25 (﷼ 32,291) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U40 (﷼ 51,665) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U22 (﷼ 28,416) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (﷼ 193,744) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U45 (﷼ 58,123) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U9 (﷼ 11,625) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Melo (Uruguay) is 33% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U7,000 (﷼ 9,041,395) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U1,500 (﷼ 1,937,442) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 875,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U2,500 (﷼ 3,229,070) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 776% | |
40” flat screen TV | $U12,000 (﷼ 15,499,534) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,000 (﷼ 3,874,883) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U100 (﷼ 129,163) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Melo (Uruguay) is 9% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U1,900 (﷼ 2,454,093) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U2,000 (﷼ 2,583,256) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 900,000 | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Melo (Uruguay) is 15% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U300,000 (﷼ 387,488,343) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U32 (﷼ 41,332) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 313% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U300 (﷼ 387,488) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Melo (Uruguay) is 8% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 50,000 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 180,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U60 (﷼ 77,498) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (﷼ 232,493) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 191% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U35 (﷼ 45,207) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 201% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U35 (﷼ 45,207) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U150 (﷼ 193,744) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Melo (Uruguay) is 4% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 375,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U130 (﷼ 167,912) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 560,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 650,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 553,571 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U70 (﷼ 90,414) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melo (Uruguay) is 16% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 54,481,382
($U42,180)
in Melo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 47,100,000
in Ahvaz.
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