Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U465 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U302 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U141 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U31 (R$ 3.55) | R$ 3.32 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U97 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U83 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U180 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U57 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.96 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U42 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.00 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U69 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U251 (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U98 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U51 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 3.31 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,202 (R$ 3,922) | R$ 3,256 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,047 (R$ 2,528) | R$ 1,910 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,861 (R$ 443) | R$ 564 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,152 (R$ 2,770) | R$ 2,037 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U15,668 (R$ 1,797) | R$ 1,338 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,129 (R$ 359) | R$ 343 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,215 (R$ 139) | R$ 79 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,378 (R$ 1,534) | R$ 1,537 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,406 (R$ 505) | R$ 428 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U262 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U220 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,766 (R$ 317) | R$ 199 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,447 (R$ 166) | R$ 171 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,467 (R$ 398) | R$ 306 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,467 (R$ 398) | R$ 243 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,117,440 (R$ 128,148) | R$ 88,717 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.35 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,836 (R$ 211) | R$ 211 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U272 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U496 (R$ 57) | R$ 43 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,183 (R$ 136) | R$ 241 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U306 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U139 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U229 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U76 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.27 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U102 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.66 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U365 (R$ 42) | R$ 37 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U903 (R$ 104) | R$ 100 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U558 (R$ 64) | R$ 51 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,154 (R$ 132) | R$ 219 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,946 (R$ 223) | R$ 177 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U243 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U148 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,918 (R$ 2,858) | R$ 2,764 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,989 (R$ 228) | R$ 114 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U155 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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