Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U784 (138元) | 44元 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U509 (90元) | 38元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U230 (41元) | 15元 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U50 (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U205 (36元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U123 (22元) | 11元 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U340 (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U110 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U80 (14元) | 6元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U92 (16元) | 7元 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U373 (66元) | 89元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U152 (27元) | 8元 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 (15元) | 12元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U53,115 (9,375元) | 11,793元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U32,962 (5,818元) | 4,991元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,124 (904元) | 429元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U35,204 (6,214元) | 6,388元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U25,026 (4,417元) | 3,587元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,631 (641元) | 296元 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,176 (208元) | 100元 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,939 (2,460元) | 1,460元 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (1,002元) | 553元 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U324 (57元) | 45元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U324 (57元) | 50元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (601元) | 418元 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,951 (344元) | 302元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,205 (919元) | 553元 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,426 (958元) | 705元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,080,690 (190,740元) | 142,248元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (14元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,391 (422元) | 217元 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (49元) | 45元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (139元) | 60元 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,229 (570元) | 114元 | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (27元) | 57元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U327 (58元) | 25元 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (21元) | 6元 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U130 (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U616 (109元) | 64元 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,534 (271元) | 169元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U744 (131元) | 100元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (203元) | 1,179元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,194 (387元) | 320元 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U412 (73元) | 81元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U234 (41元) | 28元 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U193 (34元) | 19元 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (8,655元) | 3,720元 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U20 (3.59元) | 0.34元 | + 971% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,214 (391元) | 374元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (39元) | 25元 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,701 prices entered by 182 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 58% more expensive than in China
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