Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 (R$ 73) | R$ 28 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 (R$ 44) | R$ 27 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 3.88 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.57 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U308 (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 (R$ 4,530) | R$ 3,116 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 (R$ 2,964) | R$ 1,822 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 (R$ 682) | R$ 495 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,779 (R$ 2,961) | R$ 2,079 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 (R$ 2,122) | R$ 1,300 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 (R$ 615) | R$ 370 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 (R$ 163) | R$ 79 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 (R$ 2,109) | R$ 1,688 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (R$ 766) | R$ 467 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 (R$ 413) | R$ 210 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 (R$ 212) | R$ 194 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 (R$ 471) | R$ 326 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 (R$ 506) | R$ 248 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 (R$ 157,092) | R$ 88,292 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.48 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 (R$ 270) | R$ 224 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (R$ 70) | R$ 40 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (R$ 271) | R$ 219 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.95 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.10 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U406 (R$ 53) | R$ 43 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (R$ 130) | R$ 95 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (R$ 75) | R$ 53 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (R$ 207) | R$ 222 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (R$ 284) | R$ 184 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (R$ 3,236) | R$ 3,562 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (R$ 1.18) | R$ 1.27 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (R$ 236) | R$ 116 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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