- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Mexico
- Punta del Este
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta del Este, Uruguay compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U490 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 134 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U213 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 91 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U89 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U24 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U65 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U56 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 15 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U157 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 38 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U84 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U49 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 15 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U140 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 177 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U97 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 22 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U40 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U26,750 (Mex$ 17,816) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,800 (Mex$ 15,851) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,900 (Mex$ 3,930) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U15,500 (Mex$ 10,323) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U13,500 (Mex$ 8,991) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,950 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 620 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U760 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 432 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U16,000 (Mex$ 10,656) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U1,890 (Mex$ 1,259) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U366 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 36 | + 572% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U193 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 63 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 186% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,331) | Mex$ 787 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U2,550 (Mex$ 1,698) | Mex$ 523 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,500 (Mex$ 2,331) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,425 (Mex$ 2,281) | Mex$ 934 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U397,250 (Mex$ 264,580) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U38 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U885 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 543 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 92% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U220 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 65 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,500 (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 378 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U205 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 66 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U85 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 39 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U138 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 23 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U90 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 25 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U233 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 101 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 83% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,000 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 277 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U500 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 131 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U720 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 734 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,400 (Mex$ 1,598) | Mex$ 722 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U375 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 77 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U75 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U72 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U15 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,320 (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 647 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U80 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 47 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 439 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Punta del Este (Uruguay) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 79,678
($U119,632)
in Punta del Este
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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