Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U524 (¥1,302) | ¥1,001 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U320 (¥796) | ¥722 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U146 (¥361) | ¥446 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U32 (¥79) | ¥214 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U103 (¥256) | ¥289 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (¥203) | ¥501 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U195 (¥484) | ¥1,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U58 (¥143) | ¥640 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U43 (¥108) | ¥381 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U70 (¥173) | ¥260 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U275 (¥683) | ¥1,652 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (¥266) | ¥221 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U50 (¥124) | ¥277 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U32,762 (¥81,345) | ¥182,340 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U20,986 (¥52,105) | ¥121,270 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,020 (¥9,982) | ¥15,948 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,765 (¥56,523) | ¥127,445 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U15,109 (¥37,513) | ¥86,552 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,170 (¥7,872) | ¥11,000 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,233 (¥3,062) | ¥3,835 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,771 (¥34,190) | ¥39,892 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,586 (¥11,386) | ¥10,465 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U255 (¥633) | ¥749 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U219 (¥545) | ¥2,162 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,825 (¥7,015) | ¥6,528 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,476 (¥3,665) | ¥4,644 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,471 (¥8,618) | ¥7,685 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,480 (¥8,641) | ¥13,013 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,115,340 (¥2,769,252) | ¥2,936,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U55 (¥136) | ¥139 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,827 (¥4,536) | ¥9,348 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U298 (¥740) | ¥1,406 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U495 (¥1,229) | ¥929 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,239 (¥3,077) | ¥8,740 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U323 (¥803) | ¥554 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U139 (¥346) | ¥669 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U229 (¥568) | ¥525 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 (¥194) | ¥206 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (¥250) | ¥238 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U386 (¥960) | ¥2,654 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U966 (¥2,399) | ¥3,275 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U554 (¥1,376) | ¥3,323 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,170 (¥2,905) | ¥16,766 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,135 (¥5,301) | ¥5,924 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U268 (¥666) | ¥806 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U155 (¥385) | ¥520 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U163 (¥404) | ¥510 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,918 (¥61,868) | ¥47,822 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (¥18) | ¥26 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,860 (¥4,617) | ¥8,220 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U157 (¥390) | ¥491 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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