Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Montevideo | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U714 (80 zł) | 32 zł | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U434 (49 zł) | 22 zł | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U216 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 (4.52 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $U156 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U117 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U271 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (8 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (6 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (10 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 225% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U353 (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U129 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U82 (9 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 220% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Montevideo | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U44,262 (4,950 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,546 (2,968 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,756 (420 zł) | 537 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,201 (3,042 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,771 (2,099 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,628 (294 zł) | 414 zł | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,503 (168 zł) | 47 zł | + 258% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U20,948 (2,343 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,854 (766 zł) | 516 zł | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U279 (31 zł) | 34 zł | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U292 (33 zł) | 22 zł | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,561 (398 zł) | 256 zł | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,940 (217 zł) | 135 zł | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,575 (512 zł) | 268 zł | + 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,331 (484 zł) | 309 zł | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,166,110 (130,401 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,317 (259 zł) | 105 zł | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U427 (48 zł) | 32 zł | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Montevideo | Łódź | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U332 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U583 (65 zł) | 44 zł | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,685 (188 zł) | 157 zł | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U358 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 155% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U155 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U341 (38 zł) | 12 zł | + 223% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (12 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U147 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U509 (57 zł) | 43 zł | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Montevideo | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,284 (144 zł) | 82 zł | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U711 (79 zł) | 57 zł | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 (155 zł) | 130 zł | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,248 (251 zł) | 151 zł | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U631 (71 zł) | 18 zł | + 292% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U170 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,626 (6,109 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 278% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.77 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 163% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,447 (274 zł) | 133 zł | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U196 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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