- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Netherlands
- Punta del Este
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta del Este, Uruguay compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 10% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U490 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U213 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U89 (€2.57) | €3.34 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U24 (€0.68) | €1.08 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U65 (€1.86) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U56 (€1.61) | €1.92 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U157 (€4.51) | €4.28 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (€1.80) | €1.91 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (€2.41) | €3.00 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U49 (€1.40) | €0.95 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U140 (€4.02) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U97 (€2.80) | €2.36 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (€1.15) | €1.38 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U26,750 (€769) | €1,817 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,800 (€684) | €1,264 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,900 (€170) | €162 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U15,500 (€445) | €1,104 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U13,500 (€388) | €766 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,950 (€85) | €81 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U760 (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U16,000 (€460) | €437 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U1,890 (€54) | €129 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U366 (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U193 (€5.56) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 63% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U3,500 (€101) | €87 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U2,550 (€73) | €31 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,500 (€101) | €85 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,425 (€98) | €135 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U397,250 (€11,416) | €25,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U38 (€1.10) | €1.76 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U885 (€25) | €90 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 7% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U220 (€6) | €3.33 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,500 (€43) | €31 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U205 (€5.89) | €3.58 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U85 (€2.44) | €3.74 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U138 (€3.95) | €2.80 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (€2.16) | €1.37 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U90 (€2.57) | €1.63 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U233 (€7) | €27 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 7% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,000 (€29) | €49 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U720 (€21) | €116 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,400 (€69) | €60 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U375 (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U75 (€2.16) | €2.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U72 (€2.07) | €4.00 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U15 (€0.43) | €0.19 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,320 (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U80 (€2.30) | €6.00 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,948
($U137,376)
in Punta del Este.
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