Cost of living in Uruguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U441 (₨846) | ₨394 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U295 (₨566) | ₨277 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U143 (₨273) | ₨144 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U30 (₨58) | ₨52 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U95 (₨181) | ₨73 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (₨158) | ₨37 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U176 (₨337) | ₨210 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U59 (₨112) | ₨140 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U44 (₨85) | ₨28 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (₨130) | ₨127 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U245 (₨470) | ₨853 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U98 (₨188) | ₨83 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U51 (₨97) | ₨35 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,783 (₨66,695) | ₨31,479 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,063 (₨42,305) | ₨20,124 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,899 (₨7,477) | ₨4,104 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,708 (₨47,376) | ₨24,066 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,007 (₨30,693) | ₨14,061 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,375 (₨6,471) | ₨3,193 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,161 (₨2,227) | ₨747 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,832 (₨26,521) | ₨30,759 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,325 (₨8,294) | ₨10,743 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U264 (₨506) | ₨378 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U221 (₨423) | ₨289 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,707 (₨5,190) | ₨2,388 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,439 (₨2,760) | ₨2,586 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,389 (₨6,497) | ₨3,770 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,532 (₨6,772) | ₨2,768 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,073,190 (₨2,057,780) | ₨925,218 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (₨104) | ₨76 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,832 (₨3,512) | ₨1,208 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U276 (₨528) | ₨111 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U486 (₨932) | ₨211 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,075 (₨2,061) | ₨1,015 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U288 (₨553) | ₨250 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U138 (₨265) | ₨174 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U224 (₨430) | ₨231 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 (₨150) | ₨148 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U94 (₨180) | ₨67 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U352 (₨674) | ₨254 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U870 (₨1,669) | ₨1,215 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U548 (₨1,051) | ₨477 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,154 (₨2,212) | ₨1,807 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,915 (₨3,671) | ₨1,940 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U243 (₨466) | ₨686 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U145 (₨278) | ₨220 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U164 (₨314) | ₨236 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,471 (₨46,922) | ₨34,455 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (₨13) | ₨3.96 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,941 (₨3,721) | ₨1,992 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U154 (₨296) | ₨244 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 84% more expensive than in India
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