Cost of living in Maldonado (Uruguay) is about the same as in Punta del Este (Uruguay)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Punta del Este or in Maldonado? You can help!
Improve the prices for Punta del Este! Improve the prices for Maldonado!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 21 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldonado (Uruguay) is 7% cheaper than in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U426 | $U523 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U350 | $U322 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U173 | $U119 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U37 | $U39 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U111 | $U126 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U88 | $U85 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U210 | $U308 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U61 | $U64 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U43 | $U57 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 | $U75 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 | $U225 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U103 | $U112 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U47 | $U65 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Maldonado (Uruguay) is about the same as in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U26,447 | $U34,966 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U16,001 | $U20,737 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,555 | $U4,575 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U19,515 | $U22,426 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U12,258 | $U13,670 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $U2,979 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,564 | $U907 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,346 | $U15,019 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,979 | $U4,352 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U268 | $U249 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U250 | $U284 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Maldonado (Uruguay) is 29% cheaper than in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U1,781 | $U1,999 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,070 | $U2,109 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,329 | $U3,574 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,107 | $U3,370 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Maldonado (Uruguay) is 29% more expensive than in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U872,946 | $U683,724 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U71 | $U70 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,222 | $U1,550 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U737 | $U636 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldonado (Uruguay) is 23% cheaper than in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U349 | $U520 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U604 | $U896 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,310 | $U2,116 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $U527 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U120 | $U123 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U178 | $U154 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U64 | $U66 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U78 | $U116 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U339 | $U428 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldonado (Uruguay) is 10% more expensive than in Punta del Este (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maldonado | Punta del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U977 | $U1,005 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U656 | $U502 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,295 | $U1,988 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,085 | $U2,081 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U239 | $U406 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U286 | $U101 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U149 | $U97 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,076 | $U1,568 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $U142 | - | |
 |
TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 202% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Cairo is about the same as in Cairo
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 7% more expensive than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Alexandria is 28% cheaper than in Cairo
- Cost of living in London is 297% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Panama City is 86% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 27% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Riyadh is 113% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
Do you live in Punta del Este? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacuarembó (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Caaguazu (Paraguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Melo (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Coronel Oviedo (Paraguay)
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Toronto costs C$80 (12 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Shanghai costs 150元 (24 minutes ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Lima costs S/. 1.00 (36 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Kathmandu costs ₨ 400 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Montevideo costs $U1,200 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Piracicaba costs R$ 30 (about 3 hours ago)