Cost of living in Tacuarembó, Uruguay vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $19 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U300 ($7) | $9 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U100 ($2.26) | $7 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 ($0.91) | $1.69 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | $U60 ($1.36) | $6 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U65 ($1.47) | $7 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.89 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U30 ($0.68) | $2.41 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U45 ($1.03) | $3.43 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U225 ($5.09) | $16 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U104 ($2.36) | $2.56 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U32 ($0.71) | $4.30 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,392 ($777) | $2,610 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U13,851 ($313) | $1,963 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,000 ($90) | $279 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U13,000 ($294) | $1,732 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U10,000 ($226) | $1,316 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $143 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U797 ($18) | $41 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U12,000 ($271) | $450 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $132 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U165 ($3.73) | $14 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,057 ($69) | $66 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,600 ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,153 ($71) | $101 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,006 ($68) | $172 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 13% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U650,513 ($14,693) | $25,902 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 ($1.21) | $1.03 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $12 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $29 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,200 ($27) | $115 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U140 ($3.16) | $4.89 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U237 ($5.36) | $5.81 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U43 ($0.96) | $5.70 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U106 ($2.40) | $2.05 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U350 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) is 63% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U645 ($15) | $58 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U500 ($11) | $26 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $123 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U993 ($22) | $110 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U80 ($1.81) | $6 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U70 ($1.58) | $7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U4,200 ($95) | $429 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U1.00 ($0.02) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U750 ($17) | $51 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U140 ($3.16) | $10 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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