Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 103% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 127% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U806 (6,777 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U510 (4,288 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U226 (1,901 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U50 (417 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U206 (1,734 Ft) | 837 Ft | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U123 (1,032 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U335 (2,815 Ft) | 1,171 Ft | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U111 (933 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U79 (665 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U90 (759 Ft) | 332 Ft | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U369 (3,101 Ft) | 1,345 Ft | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U149 (1,257 Ft) | 516 Ft | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U86 (719 Ft) | 232 Ft | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 109% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U60,427 (508,323 Ft) | 156,464 Ft | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,467 (281,529 Ft) | 121,749 Ft | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,168 (43,475 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U36,801 (309,578 Ft) | 88,164 Ft | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U25,779 (216,856 Ft) | 78,308 Ft | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,325 (27,967 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,106 (9,304 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,500 (121,973 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,426 (45,640 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U335 (2,820 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U308 (2,592 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 47% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,134 (26,362 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,897 (15,958 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,253 (44,185 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,150 (43,320 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 81% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,132,380 (9,525,761 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (663 Ft) | 526 Ft | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,391 (20,110 Ft) | 8,062 Ft | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U602 (5,061 Ft) | 4,459 Ft | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 63% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U384 (3,231 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U714 (6,005 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,125 (26,288 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (2,345 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U161 (1,352 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U303 (2,548 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U129 (1,087 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U136 (1,140 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U687 (5,783 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 156% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montevideo | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 (13,065 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U750 (6,306 Ft) | 2,875 Ft | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,164 (9,789 Ft) | 9,369 Ft | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,480 (20,861 Ft) | 8,356 Ft | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U397 (3,339 Ft) | 1,344 Ft | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U222 (1,864 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 287% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U180 (1,512 Ft) | 517 Ft | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (406,692 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U14 (118 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,100 (17,666 Ft) | 8,585 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U219 (1,842 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 843 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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