Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (120元) | 46元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (78元) | 40元 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (36元) | 16元 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (8元) | 18元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U168 (31元) | 19元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (20元) | 11元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (51元) | 63元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (16元) | 7元 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (63元) | 118元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (23元) | 8元 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,935 (7,642元) | 15,059元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (4,676元) | 9,006元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (680元) | 421元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (4,852元) | 7,547元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (3,365元) | 4,347元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (442元) | 262元 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (277元) | 115元 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (3,253元) | 1,143元 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (1,154元) | 589元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (47元) | 39元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (56元) | 51元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (620元) | 529元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (306元) | 248元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (838元) | 626元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (764元) | 828元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (220,063元) | 161,247元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (429元) | 204元 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (63元) | 39元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (99元) | 27元 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (298元) | 391元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (73元) | 53元 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (28元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (58元) | 34元 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (19元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (22元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (97元) | 74元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (258元) | 265元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (122元) | 110元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (217元) | 1,294元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (426元) | 348元 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (77元) | 79元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (37元) | 29元 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (34元) | 18元 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (9,792元) | 3,321元 | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (0.90元) | 0.20元 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (507元) | 410元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (36元) | 24元 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,907 prices entered by 324 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in China
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