- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Mexico
- Punta del Este
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Punta del Este, Uruguay and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 74% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U490 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 179 | 88% |
 |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U213 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 91 | 60% |
 |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U89 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 37 | 65% |
 |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U17 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | 28% |
 |
12 eggs, large | $U65 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | 25% |
 |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U56 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 13 | 202% |
 |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U157 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 50 | 115% |
 |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | 36% |
 |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 26 | 124% |
 |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U49 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 12 | 169% |
 |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U140 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 180 | 47% |
 |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U83 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 19 | 204% |
 |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | 46% |
| Housing | 64% | |||
| Housing in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 64% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U26,750 (Mex$ 18,371) | Mex$ 9,857 | 86% |
 |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,800 (Mex$ 16,345) | Mex$ 7,000 | 133% |
 |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,900 (Mex$ 4,052) | Mex$ 1,117 | 263% |
 |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U15,500 (Mex$ 10,645) | Mex$ 7,533 | 41% |
 |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U13,500 (Mex$ 9,271) | Mex$ 4,353 | 113% |
 |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,950 (Mex$ 2,026) | Mex$ 438 | 363% |
 |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U760 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 627 | 17% |
 |
40” flat screen TV | $U16,000 (Mex$ 10,988) | Mex$ 10,600 | 4% |
 |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U1,890 (Mex$ 1,298) | Mex$ 1,750 | 26% |
 |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U81 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 23 | 147% |
 |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U177 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 125 | 3% |
| Clothes | 189% | |||
| Clothes in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 189% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,404) | Mex$ 721 | 233% |
 |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U2,550 (Mex$ 1,751) | Mex$ 571 | 207% |
 |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,404) | Mex$ 1,437 | 67% |
 |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,425 (Mex$ 2,352) | Mex$ 791 | 198% |
| Transportation | 21% | |||
| Transportation in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U397,250 (Mex$ 272,814) | Mex$ 256,667 | 6% |
 |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U38 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 15 | 75% |
 |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U885 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 536 | 13% |
 |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 131% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U220 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 101 | 49% |
 |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
 |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,500 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 144 | 616% |
 |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U205 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 58 | 141% |
 |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U85 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 35 | 68% |
 |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U138 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 54 | 74% |
 |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 24 | 119% |
 |
Tube of toothpaste | $U90 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 23 | 173% |
 |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U225 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 75 | 105% |
| Entertainment | 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
 |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U750 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 288 | 79% |
 |
2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 114 | 202% |
 |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U800 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 1,175 | 53% |
 |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,400 (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 700 | 135% |
 |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U375 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 70 | 268% |
 |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U75 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 38 | 36% |
 |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U72 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 32 | 56% |
 |
iPod nano 16GB | $U4,500 (Mex$ 3,090) | Mex$ 2,132 | 45% |
 |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U15 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.37 | 206% |
 |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,320 (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 920 | 1% |
 |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U80 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 38 | 44% |
| TOTAL | 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2016.
Exchange rate:
0.687
MXN
/
UYU
Do you live in Zapopan? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Toulouse
- Cost of living in London is 248% more expensive than in Odessa
- Cost of living in Houston is 86% more expensive than in HCMC
- Cost of living in New York is 10% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 9% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Santiago is 29% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Lima is 5% more expensive than in Bogotá
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florianopolis (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Monterrey (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Porto Alegre (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dallas, Texas (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montevideo (Uruguay)
Cost of living in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 71% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,056
($U46,677)
in Punta del Este
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
Recent Prices Added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Provo, Utah costs $10 (7 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Quito costs $1,000 (20 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Monterrey costs Mex$ 500 (23 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Phoenix, Arizona costs $712 (41 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 2.0 tdi 140 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Mexico City costs Mex$ 160,000 (43 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Perth costs AU$1,806 (about 1 hour ago)