Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 ($U785) | $U767 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 ($U341) | $U444 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 ($U222) | $U208 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 ($U36) | $U42 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.30 ($U167) | $U169 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 ($U163) | $U111 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.26 ($U204) | $U296 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 ($U184) | $U78 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 ($U127) | $U56 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 ($U131) | $U93 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 ($U618) | $U358 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 ($U120) | $U128 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 ($U123) | $U79 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 ($U129,182) | $U43,007 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 ($U91,963) | $U26,535 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 ($U9,700) | $U3,705 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 ($U70,453) | $U26,657 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 ($U55,921) | $U18,481 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 ($U9,627) | $U2,438 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 ($U2,733) | $U1,504 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 ($U13,456) | $U18,647 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 ($U8,668) | $U6,597 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 ($U598) | $U256 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 ($U1,561) | $U316 | + 395% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 ($U2,059) | $U3,458 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 ($U1,931) | $U1,774 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 ($U3,668) | $U4,623 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 ($U5,550) | $U4,183 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 ($U1,023,018) | $U1,245,270 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 ($U35) | $U74 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 ($U3,789) | $U2,363 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 ($U1,054) | $U471 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 ($U367) | $U310 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 ($U569) | $U554 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 ($U9,049) | $U1,644 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 ($U209) | $U369 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 ($U122) | $U156 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 ($U262) | $U330 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 ($U121) | $U107 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 ($U80) | $U130 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 ($U1,142) | $U552 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 ($U2,261) | $U1,497 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 ($U1,077) | $U660 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 ($U16,272) | $U1,262 | + 1189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 ($U3,081) | $U2,340 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 ($U986) | $U425 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 ($U206) | $U196 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 ($U209) | $U188 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $550 ($U21,343) | $U53,672 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 ($U8) | $U4.92 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 ($U1,735) | $U2,666 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 ($U362) | $U201 | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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