- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Montevideo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay compared to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 100% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U300 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U276 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U179 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 1.92 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U62 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U78 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.95 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U171 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U61 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.35 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U44 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 1.56 | + 253% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U150 (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U90 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U55 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.18 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 6% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U23,613 (R$ 2,915) | R$ 1,234 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U20,556 (R$ 2,538) | R$ 2,596 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,696 (R$ 580) | R$ 547 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U12,850 (R$ 1,586) | R$ 2,816 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U10,556 (R$ 1,303) | R$ 2,117 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U5,343 (R$ 660) | R$ 469 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U758 (R$ 94) | R$ 90 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,449 (R$ 1,784) | R$ 1,753 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,726 (R$ 460) | R$ 448 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U293 (R$ 36) | R$ 21 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U219 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 19% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,994 (R$ 370) | R$ 229 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,532 (R$ 189) | R$ 185 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,520 (R$ 435) | R$ 331 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,236 (R$ 400) | R$ 266 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 17% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U520,066 (R$ 64,202) | R$ 87,283 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (R$ 6) | R$ 2.82 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U950 (R$ 117) | R$ 103 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U396 (R$ 49) | R$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 3% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U181 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U320 (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,121 (R$ 138) | R$ 296 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U273 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U140 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U240 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U57 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.72 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U95 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.30 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U261 (R$ 32) | R$ 45 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 23% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U867 (R$ 107) | R$ 120 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U440 (R$ 54) | R$ 55 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,004 (R$ 124) | R$ 163 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,000 (R$ 123) | R$ 64 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U208 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U81 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U80 (R$ 10) | R$ 1.73 | + 475% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U21,406 (R$ 2,643) | R$ 3,076 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.57 (R$ 0.69) | R$ 0.36 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,640 (R$ 202) | R$ 133 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U85 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.31 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 27% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 4,828
($U39,108)
in Montevideo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R$ 3,800
in Rio de Janeiro.
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