- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U352 (73元) | 51元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U278 (57元) | 34元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U171 (35元) | 15元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (5.73元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (19元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U86 (18元) | 8元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (36元) | 58元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U74 (15元) | 13元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (11元) | 7元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (15元) | 5.63元 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 (47元) | 114元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (19元) | 8元 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U54 (11元) | 12元 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U32,052 (6,594元) | 9,408元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,398 (4,814元) | 4,307元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (797元) | 439元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,319 (5,003元) | 5,706元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,357 (3,365元) | 3,520元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (914元) | 311元 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U937 (193元) | 86元 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,844 (2,848元) | 2,153元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (828元) | 681元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (63元) | 37元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (43元) | 38元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,910 (599元) | 553元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,684 (347元) | 260元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,135 (645元) | 624元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (754元) | 694元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (179,978元) | 143,509元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (11元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,651 (340元) | 156元 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (52元) | 26元 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (132元) | 30元 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (242元) | 493元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (52元) | 29元 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (31元) | 36元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (37元) | 36元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U77 (16元) | 9元 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U91 (19元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U317 (65元) | 59元 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (182元) | 148元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U574 (118元) | 86元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (196元) | 752元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (389元) | 367元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (38元) | 59元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U138 (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U24,105 (4,959元) | 3,239元 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (1.37元) | 0.99元 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (333元) | 309元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (29元) | 20元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in China
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