- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U351 (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U168 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (R$ 3.20) | R$ 3.26 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U85 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.68 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U173 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U72 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.26 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U228 (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U93 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.20 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,915 (R$ 4,026) | R$ 3,155 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U21,940 (R$ 2,530) | R$ 1,955 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,960 (R$ 457) | R$ 578 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U22,404 (R$ 2,583) | R$ 2,127 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U15,834 (R$ 1,826) | R$ 1,336 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,967 (R$ 457) | R$ 410 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U911 (R$ 105) | R$ 83 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,381 (R$ 1,658) | R$ 1,724 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,048 (R$ 467) | R$ 429 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U202 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,812 (R$ 324) | R$ 203 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,752 (R$ 202) | R$ 183 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,132 (R$ 361) | R$ 327 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,666 (R$ 423) | R$ 259 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (R$ 100,871) | R$ 86,207 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.30 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,660 (R$ 191) | R$ 202 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U263 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (R$ 74) | R$ 47 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,389 (R$ 160) | R$ 236 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U204 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U69 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.05 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U297 (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U909 (R$ 105) | R$ 96 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U587 (R$ 68) | R$ 51 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (R$ 110) | R$ 176 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,975 (R$ 228) | R$ 174 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U190 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U120 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U140 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (R$ 2,653) | R$ 2,724 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,677 (R$ 193) | R$ 115 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Brazil
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