Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 45% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 82% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U696 (78 zł) | 35 zł | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U434 (48 zł) | 27 zł | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U216 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (4.56 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $U156 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U273 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (8 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (6 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (10 zł) | 4.05 zł | + 156% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U129 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (9 zł) | 4.10 zł | + 121% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U44,146 (4,923 zł) | 6,984 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,631 (2,970 zł) | 4,960 zł | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,748 (418 zł) | 693 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,201 (3,033 zł) | 3,607 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,771 (2,093 zł) | 2,792 zł | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,628 (293 zł) | 398 zł | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,503 (168 zł) | 58 zł | + 191% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U20,948 (2,336 zł) | 1,871 zł | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,854 (764 zł) | 476 zł | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U279 (31 zł) | 35 zł | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U273 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 34% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,561 (397 zł) | 340 zł | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,940 (216 zł) | 147 zł | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,478 (499 zł) | 354 zł | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,331 (483 zł) | 418 zł | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 66% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,166,110 (130,039 zł) | 103,207 zł | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,317 (258 zł) | 110 zł | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U427 (48 zł) | 34 zł | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 76% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U332 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U583 (65 zł) | 34 zł | + 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,685 (188 zł) | 138 zł | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U358 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U155 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U341 (38 zł) | 12 zł | + 216% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U103 (11 zł) | 5.99 zł | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U147 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U509 (57 zł) | 62 zł | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 86% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Montevideo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,284 (143 zł) | 80 zł | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U711 (79 zł) | 59 zł | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 (154 zł) | 221 zł | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,248 (251 zł) | 182 zł | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U631 (70 zł) | 31 zł | + 126% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U170 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,626 (6,092 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 151% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.77 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,447 (273 zł) | 143 zł | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U199 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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