Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Hong Kong
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U670 (HK$134) | HK$95 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U433 (HK$87) | HK$45 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U212 (HK$42) | HK$45 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U156 (HK$31) | HK$36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (HK$23) | HK$19 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (HK$56) | HK$116 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (HK$15) | HK$28 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (HK$19) | HK$14 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U341 (HK$68) | HK$144 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (HK$26) | HK$17 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U69 (HK$14) | HK$16 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,366 (HK$8,679) | HK$47,353 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,183 (HK$5,040) | HK$34,716 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,825 (HK$766) | HK$1,299 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,837 (HK$5,371) | HK$28,175 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,523 (HK$3,707) | HK$17,576 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,797 (HK$560) | HK$575 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,608 (HK$322) | HK$257 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,406 (HK$3,884) | HK$6,546 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,076 (HK$1,416) | HK$2,108 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U229 (HK$46) | HK$91 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U294 (HK$59) | HK$87 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,058 (HK$612) | HK$680 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,768 (HK$354) | HK$385 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,409 (HK$882) | HK$666 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,118 (HK$824) | HK$1,283 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,139,890 (HK$228,137) | HK$392,784 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,432 (HK$487) | HK$543 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U347 (HK$69) | HK$57 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U563 (HK$113) | HK$110 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,442 (HK$289) | HK$407 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U395 (HK$79) | HK$83 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U153 (HK$31) | HK$44 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (HK$64) | HK$51 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U92 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (HK$30) | HK$29 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U480 (HK$96) | HK$322 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uruguay | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,051 (HK$210) | HK$406 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U691 (HK$138) | HK$207 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,356 (HK$271) | HK$1,780 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,215 (HK$443) | HK$925 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U612 (HK$122) | HK$168 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U204 (HK$41) | HK$52 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U171 (HK$34) | HK$59 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (HK$10,256) | HK$3,953 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (HK$1.41) | HK$1.03 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,282 (HK$457) | HK$992 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U197 (HK$39) | HK$62 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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