Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U465 (86元) | 45元 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U302 (56元) | 34元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U141 (26元) | 15元 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U31 (5.71元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U97 (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U83 (15元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U180 (33元) | 59元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U57 (10元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U42 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U69 (13元) | 5.17元 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U251 (46元) | 112元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U98 (18元) | 8元 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U51 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,251 (6,318元) | 9,398元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,047 (4,067元) | 4,943元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,861 (712元) | 431元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,126 (4,450元) | 5,740元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U15,668 (2,890元) | 3,007元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,129 (577元) | 285元 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,215 (224元) | 96元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,378 (2,468元) | 2,464元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,406 (813元) | 561元 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U262 (48元) | 38元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U220 (41元) | 47元 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,766 (510元) | 481元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,447 (267元) | 250元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,467 (640元) | 647元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,467 (640元) | 620元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,102,250 (203,324元) | 134,340元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,794 (331元) | 149元 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U272 (50元) | 37元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U496 (91元) | 45元 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,183 (218元) | 347元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U306 (56元) | 62元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U139 (26元) | 47元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U229 (42元) | 31元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U76 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U102 (19元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U365 (67元) | 71元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U903 (167元) | 177元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U558 (103元) | 100元 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,154 (213元) | 1,029元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,946 (359元) | 395元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U243 (45元) | 68元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U148 (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (31元) | 31元 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,918 (4,596元) | 3,256元 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (1.27元) | 0.31元 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,989 (367元) | 335元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U155 (29元) | 22元 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 18% more expensive than in China
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