Cost of living in Tacuarembó, Uruguay vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 6% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | S/. 24 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U300 (S/. 25) | S/. 17 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U100 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 (S/. 3.41) | S/. 4.20 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $U60 (S/. 5.08) | S/. 6 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U65 (S/. 5.50) | S/. 3.81 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | S/. 13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | S/. 4.41 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U30 (S/. 2.54) | S/. 2.44 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U45 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 5.23 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U225 (S/. 19) | S/. 42 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U104 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U32 (S/. 2.68) | S/. 1.62 | + 65% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 14% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,392 (S/. 2,911) | S/. 2,914 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U13,851 (S/. 1,172) | S/. 1,676 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,000 (S/. 339) | S/. 205 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U13,000 (S/. 1,100) | S/. 2,252 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U10,000 (S/. 846) | S/. 1,169 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | S/. 160 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U797 (S/. 67) | S/. 69 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U12,000 (S/. 1,016) | S/. 1,261 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 339 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U165 (S/. 14) | S/. 34 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 17 | - | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 43% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,057 (S/. 259) | S/. 155 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,600 (S/. 135) | S/. 89 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,153 (S/. 267) | S/. 249 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,006 (S/. 254) | S/. 248 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U650,513 (S/. 55,065) | S/. 66,001 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (S/. 4.53) | S/. 3.71 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 122 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,200 (S/. 102) | S/. 73 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U140 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U237 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U43 (S/. 3.61) | S/. 4.59 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U106 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.43 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U350 (S/. 30) | S/. 43 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 44% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U645 (S/. 55) | S/. 35 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (S/. 42) | S/. 34 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U993 (S/. 84) | S/. 107 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U80 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U70 (S/. 5.93) | S/. 8 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U4,200 (S/. 356) | S/. 1,819 | - 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U1.00 (S/. 0.08) | S/. 0.61 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U750 (S/. 63) | S/. 163 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,100 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,505 ($U88,662) in Tacuarembó.
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