Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U729 (121元) | 41元 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U453 (75元) | 37元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U182 (30元) | 17元 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U38 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U160 (27元) | 16元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U110 (18元) | 9元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U349 (58元) | 48元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U94 (16元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U349 (58元) | 97元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U133 (22元) | 9元 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U61 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U38,796 (6,444元) | 13,898元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,227 (4,190元) | 8,379元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,650 (606元) | 462元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U25,423 (4,223元) | 6,525元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,050 (2,832元) | 4,376元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,360 (392元) | 516元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,557 (259元) | 140元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U22,457 (3,730元) | 1,829元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,551 (1,254元) | 546元 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U290 (48元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U278 (46元) | 66元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,100 (515元) | 511元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,466 (244元) | 288元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,918 (651元) | 654元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,749 (623元) | 844元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,174,450 (195,081元) | 148,501元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U71 (12元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,132 (354元) | 206元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U385 (64元) | 28元 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U502 (83元) | 27元 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,407 (234元) | 386元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U412 (68元) | 30元 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (26元) | 19元 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U351 (58元) | 44元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U100 (17元) | 21元 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (27元) | 16元 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U519 (86元) | 82元 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uruguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,081 (180元) | 260元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U649 (108元) | 122元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,649 (274元) | 417元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,848 (307元) | 319元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U339 (56元) | 90元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U188 (31元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U153 (25元) | 19元 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U42,395 (7,042元) | 2,968元 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (1.37元) | 0.24元 | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,093 (348元) | 410元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U186 (31元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,380 prices entered by 265 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 13% more expensive than in China
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