Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 40% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 85% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 85% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U794 (R$ 108) | R$ 49 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U520 (R$ 71) | R$ 37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U221 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.81 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U203 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U129 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U345 (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U122 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U388 (R$ 53) | R$ 54 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U151 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U82 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.96 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 24% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U60,617 (R$ 8,247) | R$ 6,304 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,864 (R$ 4,607) | R$ 4,465 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,686 (R$ 638) | R$ 609 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U36,809 (R$ 5,008) | R$ 4,548 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U24,237 (R$ 3,297) | R$ 3,032 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,928 (R$ 398) | R$ 443 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,212 (R$ 165) | R$ 90 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,502 (R$ 1,973) | R$ 1,746 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,426 (R$ 738) | R$ 705 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (R$ 44) | R$ 28 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U314 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 12% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,390 (R$ 461) | R$ 315 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,800 (R$ 245) | R$ 322 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,409 (R$ 736) | R$ 497 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,331 (R$ 725) | R$ 369 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 26% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U971,528 (R$ 132,175) | R$ 126,478 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U81 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.81 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,481 (R$ 338) | R$ 288 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U601 (R$ 82) | R$ 46 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 64% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U384 (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U714 (R$ 97) | R$ 49 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,901 (R$ 395) | R$ 329 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U161 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U303 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U129 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U137 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U725 (R$ 99) | R$ 79 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 43% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montevideo | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,722 (R$ 234) | R$ 139 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U782 (R$ 106) | R$ 73 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,164 (R$ 158) | R$ 374 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,641 (R$ 359) | R$ 318 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U399 (R$ 54) | R$ 39 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U214 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U168 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (R$ 6,577) | R$ 3,548 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U13 (R$ 1.80) | R$ 1.67 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,529 (R$ 344) | R$ 170 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U219 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 148% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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