Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Chile
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U674 (CH$14,910) | CH$11,625 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (CH$9,434) | CH$6,165 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U178 (CH$3,937) | CH$2,466 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U39 (CH$861) | CH$918 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U152 (CH$3,367) | CH$2,416 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (CH$2,413) | CH$1,322 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U291 (CH$6,439) | CH$4,571 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U69 (CH$1,524) | CH$1,409 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (CH$1,190) | CH$941 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U92 (CH$2,039) | CH$1,096 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U323 (CH$7,134) | CH$6,035 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U126 (CH$2,790) | CH$1,803 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U63 (CH$1,383) | CH$574 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U39,291 (CH$868,882) | CH$829,856 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,558 (CH$565,180) | CH$509,285 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,053 (CH$89,621) | CH$65,263 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,421 (CH$584,278) | CH$541,107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,245 (CH$403,473) | CH$348,147 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,498 (CH$55,246) | CH$44,601 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,584 (CH$35,033) | CH$16,710 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U21,280 (CH$470,583) | CH$265,425 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U8,871 (CH$196,180) | CH$73,607 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U253 (CH$5,597) | CH$8,025 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U316 (CH$6,978) | CH$6,987 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,254 (CH$71,966) | CH$42,157 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,327 (CH$29,352) | CH$26,876 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,589 (CH$101,489) | CH$56,389 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,552 (CH$78,556) | CH$63,585 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U992,493 (CH$21,948,060) | CH$14,309,500 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U73 (CH$1,620) | CH$1,104 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,570 (CH$56,824) | CH$40,282 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U391 (CH$8,644) | CH$3,381 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U541 (CH$11,966) | CH$6,675 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,504 (CH$33,264) | CH$38,245 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U386 (CH$8,534) | CH$4,501 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U154 (CH$3,400) | CH$3,595 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (CH$7,366) | CH$3,881 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U87 (CH$1,918) | CH$1,884 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U150 (CH$3,316) | CH$2,026 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U553 (CH$12,239) | CH$11,934 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 44% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Uruguay | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,089 (CH$24,084) | CH$22,532 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (CH$14,520) | CH$9,566 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,324 (CH$29,289) | CH$22,667 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,164 (CH$47,849) | CH$40,099 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U310 (CH$6,849) | CH$7,253 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U172 (CH$3,795) | CH$3,489 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U156 (CH$3,449) | CH$2,838 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (CH$1,133,247) | CH$490,848 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (CH$157) | CH$119 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,484 (CH$54,928) | CH$39,042 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U197 (CH$4,362) | CH$4,299 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 38% more expensive than in Chile
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