Cost of living in Uruguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U597 (₨1,009) | ₨345 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U394 (₨665) | ₨289 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U179 (₨302) | ₨145 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U36 (₨62) | ₨54 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U133 (₨224) | ₨80 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U87 (₨147) | ₨36 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U274 (₨463) | ₨233 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U69 (₨116) | ₨156 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U61 (₨103) | ₨30 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U82 (₨138) | ₨146 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U315 (₨532) | ₨694 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U112 (₨189) | ₨90 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U63 (₨107) | ₨35 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U37,478 (₨63,330) | ₨29,947 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U24,807 (₨41,919) | ₨20,075 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,688 (₨7,922) | ₨4,456 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,607 (₨46,651) | ₨19,757 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U21,040 (₨35,553) | ₨12,927 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,440 (₨5,813) | ₨5,186 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,249 (₨2,111) | ₨662 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,700 (₨29,909) | ₨28,426 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,164 (₨10,416) | ₨12,125 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U286 (₨483) | ₨369 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U304 (₨513) | ₨382 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U4,051 (₨6,846) | ₨2,322 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,846 (₨3,120) | ₨2,519 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,415 (₨7,461) | ₨3,773 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,371 (₨7,387) | ₨2,814 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,372,590 (₨2,319,417) | ₨1,021,150 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U68 (₨114) | ₨96 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,075 (₨3,506) | ₨1,206 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U317 (₨535) | ₨107 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U447 (₨755) | ₨218 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,898 (₨3,208) | ₨605 | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U371 (₨626) | ₨376 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U167 (₨283) | ₨192 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U338 (₨572) | ₨268 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U87 (₨147) | ₨164 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U122 (₨206) | ₨80 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U508 (₨859) | ₨223 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uruguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,035 (₨1,749) | ₨1,190 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U566 (₨956) | ₨482 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U2,489 (₨4,206) | ₨1,354 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,775 (₨3,000) | ₨1,700 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U306 (₨517) | ₨684 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U164 (₨277) | ₨204 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U172 (₨290) | ₨173 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U44,287 (₨74,837) | ₨44,632 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (₨15) | ₨2.32 | + 545% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,280 (₨3,853) | ₨1,402 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (₨308) | ₨276 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in India
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