Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 47% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 70% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U638 (R$ 80) | R$ 45 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U422 (R$ 53) | R$ 34 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U195 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U39 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 5.72 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U157 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U117 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U294 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U71 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U87 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U376 (R$ 47) | R$ 41 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U132 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U71 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 61% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,842 (R$ 5,478) | R$ 3,249 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U27,452 (R$ 3,430) | R$ 1,929 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,769 (R$ 471) | R$ 689 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,400 (R$ 3,673) | R$ 2,211 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U19,886 (R$ 2,485) | R$ 1,350 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,450 (R$ 306) | R$ 680 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,567 (R$ 196) | R$ 75 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U23,490 (R$ 2,935) | R$ 1,908 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,491 (R$ 936) | R$ 574 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U245 (R$ 31) | R$ 33 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U302 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 32% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,426 (R$ 428) | R$ 262 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,723 (R$ 215) | R$ 204 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,667 (R$ 583) | R$ 394 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,086 (R$ 511) | R$ 267 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 23% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U992,493 (R$ 124,007) | R$ 131,884 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U76 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.76 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,511 (R$ 314) | R$ 248 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U558 (R$ 70) | R$ 41 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 49% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U381 (R$ 48) | R$ 15 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U636 (R$ 79) | R$ 54 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,460 (R$ 182) | R$ 359 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U430 (R$ 54) | R$ 13 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U162 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U364 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 274% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U96 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U145 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.46 | + 423% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U616 (R$ 77) | R$ 59 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 57% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,148 (R$ 143) | R$ 100 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U716 (R$ 89) | R$ 66 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,396 (R$ 174) | R$ 176 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,198 (R$ 275) | R$ 218 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U352 (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U167 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U168 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (R$ 6,403) | R$ 3,031 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 1.30 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,616 (R$ 327) | R$ 124 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U194 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 158% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
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These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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