Cost of living in Uruguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U671 (₨1,413) | ₨361 | + 292% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U424 (₨893) | ₨333 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U209 (₨441) | ₨178 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (₨86) | ₨55 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U155 (₨327) | ₨90 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U113 (₨238) | ₨44 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U269 (₨566) | ₨236 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U75 (₨157) | ₨162 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U53 (₨111) | ₨31 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (₨197) | ₨157 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U351 (₨740) | ₨767 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (₨267) | ₨88 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U72 (₨152) | ₨39 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,469 (₨91,481) | ₨46,438 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,532 (₨53,732) | ₨26,734 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,648 (₨7,676) | ₨5,322 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,778 (₨56,355) | ₨24,906 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,619 (₨39,184) | ₨14,288 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,660 (₨5,598) | ₨5,022 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,516 (₨3,191) | ₨662 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,998 (₨42,087) | ₨30,524 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,689 (₨14,078) | ₨12,233 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U280 (₨590) | ₨520 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U287 (₨603) | ₨559 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,401 (₨7,158) | ₨2,582 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,811 (₨3,812) | ₨2,556 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,581 (₨9,642) | ₨4,248 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,440 (₨9,344) | ₨3,070 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,098,170 (₨2,311,121) | ₨1,056,360 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (₨155) | ₨108 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,329 (₨4,901) | ₨1,181 | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U320 (₨674) | ₨126 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U589 (₨1,239) | ₨247 | + 402% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,537 (₨3,234) | ₨1,336 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U380 (₨800) | ₨392 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U148 (₨311) | ₨212 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (₨674) | ₨269 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U93 (₨195) | ₨177 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U137 (₨288) | ₨92 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (₨1,038) | ₨304 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,138 (₨2,395) | ₨1,526 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U685 (₨1,441) | ₨647 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,319 (₨2,775) | ₨1,500 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,248 (₨4,731) | ₨1,809 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U586 (₨1,234) | ₨641 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U206 (₨433) | ₨204 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (₨355) | ₨178 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U57,722 (₨121,476) | ₨47,498 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (₨14) | ₨1.06 | + 1260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,459 (₨5,174) | ₨1,773 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U194 (₨409) | ₨238 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 138% more expensive than in India
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