Cost of living in Uruguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (₨1,571) | ₨409 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (₨1,054) | ₨351 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (₨429) | ₨175 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (₨101) | ₨63 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (₨403) | ₨102 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (₨267) | ₨44 | + 505% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (₨680) | ₨267 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (₨239) | ₨195 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (₨168) | ₨40 | + 318% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (₨194) | ₨174 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (₨856) | ₨966 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (₨305) | ₨94 | + 226% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (₨165) | ₨43 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (₨115,716) | ₨47,980 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (₨68,372) | ₨29,589 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (₨9,390) | ₨5,089 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (₨69,023) | ₨30,889 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (₨47,760) | ₨19,044 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (₨6,442) | ₨5,850 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (₨2,453) | ₨772 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (₨27,634) | ₨26,892 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (₨11,568) | ₨11,431 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (₨662) | ₨540 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (₨687) | ₨1,003 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (₨7,085) | ₨2,514 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (₨3,721) | ₨2,598 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (₨11,009) | ₨4,025 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (₨11,112) | ₨2,906 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (₨1,834,232) | ₨1,814,710 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (₨163) | ₨104 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (₨5,123) | ₨1,554 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (₨569) | ₨94 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (₨1,603) | ₨262 | + 512% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (₨6,867) | ₨1,182 | + 481% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (₨501) | ₨391 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (₨325) | ₨229 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (₨633) | ₨269 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (₨244) | ₨195 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (₨260) | ₨99 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (₨1,496) | ₨322 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (₨3,502) | ₨1,417 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (₨1,600) | ₨619 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (₨2,338) | ₨1,545 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (₨5,357) | ₨2,204 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (₨836) | ₨843 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (₨465) | ₨236 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (₨344) | ₨198 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (₨99,892) | ₨42,549 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (₨32) | ₨5.62 | + 470% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (₨4,692) | ₨1,807 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (₨451) | ₨279 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 123% more expensive than in India
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