Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 22% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U513 (R$ 63) | R$ 35 | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U340 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U173 (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.00 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $U118 (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U72 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U221 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U64 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U73 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U332 (R$ 41) | R$ 120 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U110 (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U56 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 130% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,593 (R$ 4,475) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U24,590 (R$ 3,007) | R$ 1,450 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,110 (R$ 625) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,636 (R$ 3,013) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,108 (R$ 2,092) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,825 (R$ 590) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,231 (R$ 151) | R$ 70 | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,296 (R$ 1,871) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,924 (R$ 724) | R$ 300 | + 141% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U269 (R$ 33) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U197 (R$ 24) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 129% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 129% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,317 (R$ 406) | R$ 80 | + 407% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,743 (R$ 213) | R$ 60 | + 255% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,619 (R$ 443) | R$ 500 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,825 (R$ 468) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 56% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,390 (R$ 148,760) | R$ 15,000 | + 892% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,014 (R$ 246) | R$ 227 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U483 (R$ 59) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U380 (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U576 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,544 (R$ 189) | R$ 300 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U340 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U134 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U265 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U83 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U135 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U422 (R$ 52) | R$ 60 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U961 (R$ 118) | R$ 200 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U587 (R$ 72) | R$ 80 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,293 (R$ 158) | R$ 300 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,216 (R$ 271) | R$ 80 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U273 (R$ 33) | R$ 80 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U171 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U173 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.00 | + 322% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U23,652 (R$ 2,893) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 0.50 | + 113% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,024 (R$ 248) | R$ 300 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U181 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 344% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 15,647 ($U127,948) in Montevideo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 14,000 in Paulinia.
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