- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Chile
- Montevideo
- Santiago
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay vs Santiago, Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 39% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U346 (CH$7,348) | CH$6,097 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U276 (CH$5,866) | CH$4,072 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U172 (CH$3,652) | CH$2,655 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (CH$590) | CH$778 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U92 (CH$1,963) | CH$1,906 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U81 (CH$1,728) | CH$986 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U174 (CH$3,693) | CH$3,258 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (CH$1,542) | CH$960 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U52 (CH$1,114) | CH$728 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (CH$1,539) | CH$1,031 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 (CH$4,896) | CH$4,413 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U90 (CH$1,922) | CH$1,379 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (CH$1,126) | CH$508 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U31,866 (CH$677,063) | CH$722,818 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,616 (CH$501,777) | CH$474,074 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,055 (CH$107,416) | CH$95,014 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U25,744 (CH$546,990) | CH$504,705 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U17,228 (CH$366,057) | CH$344,890 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U6,012 (CH$127,741) | CH$62,947 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U906 (CH$19,253) | CH$16,672 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,113 (CH$299,869) | CH$230,452 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,231 (CH$89,889) | CH$48,107 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U292 (CH$6,214) | CH$8,450 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U213 (CH$4,530) | CH$3,149 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 69% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,828 (CH$60,098) | CH$36,481 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,787 (CH$37,975) | CH$21,578 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,095 (CH$65,768) | CH$43,566 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,743 (CH$79,534) | CH$49,113 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 16% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U875,325 (CH$18,598,496) | CH$13,900,200 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (CH$1,122) | CH$787 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,636 (CH$34,771) | CH$36,485 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U442 (CH$9,393) | CH$3,955 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 1% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U185 (CH$3,929) | CH$2,641 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U364 (CH$7,728) | CH$8,622 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,088 (CH$23,107) | CH$33,645 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U273 (CH$5,796) | CH$5,120 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U157 (CH$3,341) | CH$2,624 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U208 (CH$4,418) | CH$2,655 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U74 (CH$1,576) | CH$1,964 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U92 (CH$1,954) | CH$1,581 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U301 (CH$6,404) | CH$7,998 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 10% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U846 (CH$17,975) | CH$24,093 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U572 (CH$12,157) | CH$8,272 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,156 (CH$24,565) | CH$30,291 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,883 (CH$40,017) | CH$34,879 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (CH$3,974) | CH$4,485 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (CH$2,663) | CH$2,282 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U134 (CH$2,848) | CH$2,907 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U20,788 (CH$441,698) | CH$305,211 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (CH$141) | CH$101 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,573 (CH$33,419) | CH$29,035 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U138 (CH$2,926) | CH$3,584 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 19% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$2,592,083
($U121,995)
in Montevideo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CH$2,170,000
in Santiago.
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