- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Mexico
- Punta del Este
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta del Este, Uruguay compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 64% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U490 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 114 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U213 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 90 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U89 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 52 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U24 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U65 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U56 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 15 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U157 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 58 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U49 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 16 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U140 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 176 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U97 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 23 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U26,750 (Mex$ 16,203) | Mex$ 18,559 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,800 (Mex$ 14,416) | Mex$ 8,444 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,900 (Mex$ 3,574) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U15,500 (Mex$ 9,389) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U13,500 (Mex$ 8,177) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,950 (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 620 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U760 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 417 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U16,000 (Mex$ 9,692) | Mex$ 8,631 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U1,890 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 1,702 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U366 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 62 | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U193 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 75 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 160% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,120) | Mex$ 799 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U2,550 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 523 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,120) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,425 (Mex$ 2,075) | Mex$ 990 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U397,250 (Mex$ 240,627) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U38 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U885 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 532 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 107 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 66% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U220 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 70 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,500 (Mex$ 909) | Mex$ 448 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U205 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 66 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U85 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 40 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U138 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 51 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U90 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U233 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 95 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 76% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,000 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 292 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 140 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U720 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 799 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,400 (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 722 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U375 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 83 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U75 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 48 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U72 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U15 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 3.16 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,320 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 597 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U80 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 358 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,909
($U136,875)
in Punta del Este
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Zapopan.
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