Cost of living in Uruguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U547 (₨945) | ₨367 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U341 (₨589) | ₨290 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (₨294) | ₨142 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (₨60) | ₨52 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U117 (₨203) | ₨72 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U71 (₨122) | ₨36 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U217 (₨375) | ₨229 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (₨107) | ₨138 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U52 (₨89) | ₨31 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U71 (₨123) | ₨132 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U326 (₨564) | ₨766 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U109 (₨189) | ₨85 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U58 (₨100) | ₨36 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U35,268 (₨61,006) | ₨33,514 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,657 (₨40,922) | ₨20,078 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,077 (₨8,782) | ₨4,877 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,773 (₨39,392) | ₨19,082 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,691 (₨28,871) | ₨12,146 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,650 (₨8,044) | ₨3,419 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,271 (₨2,198) | ₨678 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,729 (₨27,209) | ₨29,148 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (₨10,190) | ₨10,326 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (₨427) | ₨399 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U218 (₨378) | ₨254 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,122 (₨5,401) | ₨2,330 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,633 (₨2,826) | ₨2,598 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,646 (₨6,307) | ₨3,668 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,906 (₨6,756) | ₨2,755 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 (₨2,090,276) | ₨921,658 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (₨96) | ₨79 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,108 (₨3,647) | ₨1,229 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (₨645) | ₨105 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (₨938) | ₨209 | + 349% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (₨3,605) | ₨622 | + 480% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (₨600) | ₨319 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (₨236) | ₨163 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (₨448) | ₨255 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (₨139) | ₨141 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (₨217) | ₨67 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U415 (₨717) | ₨240 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (₨1,726) | ₨1,189 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (₨998) | ₨473 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (₨2,748) | ₨1,675 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (₨3,775) | ₨1,633 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (₨494) | ₨597 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (₨311) | ₨195 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (₨292) | ₨190 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (₨43,065) | ₨36,308 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (₨14) | ₨5.16 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (₨3,136) | ₨1,585 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U181 (₨313) | ₨270 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 93% more expensive than in India
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