- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U349 (¥1,232) | ¥1,054 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (¥977) | ¥698 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (¥599) | ¥436 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (¥98) | ¥205 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U92 (¥324) | ¥285 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U84 (¥295) | ¥777 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (¥616) | ¥910 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (¥258) | ¥697 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (¥193) | ¥414 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (¥254) | ¥265 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U227 (¥800) | ¥1,538 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (¥324) | ¥203 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (¥187) | ¥198 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,240 (¥120,760) | ¥231,808 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U22,579 (¥79,633) | ¥125,591 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (¥13,667) | ¥21,159 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,349 (¥85,877) | ¥113,754 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,377 (¥57,758) | ¥74,885 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (¥15,669) | ¥12,611 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U921 (¥3,250) | ¥4,134 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,452 (¥50,971) | ¥55,558 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (¥14,188) | ¥16,830 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (¥1,073) | ¥693 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (¥734) | ¥1,932 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,768 (¥9,762) | ¥6,829 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,683 (¥5,936) | ¥4,215 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,038 (¥10,715) | ¥8,321 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (¥12,933) | ¥13,972 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (¥3,085,414) | ¥2,590,890 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (¥186) | ¥145 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,669 (¥5,887) | ¥11,257 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (¥899) | ¥1,278 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (¥2,259) | ¥1,016 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (¥4,153) | ¥3,622 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (¥887) | ¥630 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (¥536) | ¥707 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (¥636) | ¥455 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (¥265) | ¥137 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U96 (¥338) | ¥217 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U302 (¥1,065) | ¥2,939 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (¥3,115) | ¥3,981 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U573 (¥2,022) | ¥3,365 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (¥3,360) | ¥14,181 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (¥6,676) | ¥7,768 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (¥660) | ¥880 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (¥442) | ¥487 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U135 (¥476) | ¥560 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (¥81,149) | ¥49,094 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (¥23) | ¥56 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (¥5,712) | ¥10,296 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (¥499) | ¥468 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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