- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U351 (75元) | 53元 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (59元) | 33元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U168 (36元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (5.91元) | 16元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (20元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U85 (18元) | 8元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U173 (37元) | 63元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U72 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (16元) | 5.65元 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U228 (49元) | 114元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U93 (20元) | 8元 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,915 (7,432元) | 9,680元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U21,940 (4,670元) | 4,478元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,960 (843元) | 425元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U22,404 (4,769元) | 5,710元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U15,834 (3,370元) | 3,523元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,967 (844元) | 304元 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U911 (194元) | 88元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,381 (3,061元) | 2,242元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,048 (862元) | 678元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (65元) | 40元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U202 (43元) | 39元 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,812 (599元) | 554元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,752 (373元) | 280元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,132 (667元) | 614元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,666 (780元) | 672元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (186,208元) | 145,666元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,660 (353元) | 154元 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U263 (56元) | 26元 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (136元) | 32元 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,389 (296元) | 425元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (54元) | 30元 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 (32元) | 37元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U204 (43元) | 38元 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U69 (15元) | 10元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (21元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U297 (63元) | 59元 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U909 (193元) | 159元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U587 (125元) | 86元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (203元) | 723元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,975 (420元) | 375元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U190 (41元) | 60元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U120 (25元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U140 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (4,897元) | 3,310元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (1.41元) | 0.98元 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,677 (357元) | 300元 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (30元) | 20元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,607 prices entered by 697 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in China
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