Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 (83元) | 53元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 (51元) | 36元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (25元) | 15元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 (5.08元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 (18元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (10元) | 9元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 (32元) | 55元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (8元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (10元) | 6元 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U308 (46元) | 112元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 (16元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (9元) | 10元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 (5,174元) | 7,403元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 (3,386元) | 4,539元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 (779元) | 403元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,779 (3,383元) | 6,935元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 (2,424元) | 4,047元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 (702元) | 256元 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 (187元) | 84元 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 (2,410元) | 2,213元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (875元) | 605元 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (37元) | 47元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 (34元) | 45元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 (472元) | 390元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 (242元) | 217元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 (538元) | 581元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 (578元) | 553元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 (179,439元) | 158,167元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (8元) | 6元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 (308元) | 176元 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (55元) | 29元 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (81元) | 36元 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (310元) | 393元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (52元) | 31元 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (38元) | 35元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (19元) | 11元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U406 (60元) | 83元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (148元) | 205元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (86元) | 96元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (236元) | 1,062元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (324元) | 413元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (42元) | 70元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (3,697元) | 3,170元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (1.35元) | 0.64元 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (269元) | 417元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (27元) | 22元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in China
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