Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U738 (¥2,284) | ¥1,145 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U451 (¥1,396) | ¥719 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U191 (¥592) | ¥437 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U39 (¥119) | ¥211 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U163 (¥504) | ¥282 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U110 (¥340) | ¥815 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U349 (¥1,079) | ¥951 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (¥235) | ¥984 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (¥177) | ¥421 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U94 (¥290) | ¥268 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U349 (¥1,078) | ¥1,770 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U133 (¥410) | ¥217 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U61 (¥190) | ¥225 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U39,527 (¥122,250) | ¥194,768 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,091 (¥80,695) | ¥126,641 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,640 (¥11,257) | ¥21,178 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U25,423 (¥78,629) | ¥142,258 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,050 (¥52,732) | ¥80,836 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,360 (¥7,299) | ¥13,643 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,449 (¥4,482) | ¥3,988 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U23,123 (¥71,516) | ¥59,521 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,551 (¥23,355) | ¥17,809 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U290 (¥898) | ¥665 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U278 (¥860) | ¥2,700 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,043 (¥9,411) | ¥7,941 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,465 (¥4,530) | ¥4,162 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,861 (¥11,941) | ¥7,471 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,823 (¥11,825) | ¥15,388 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,174,120 (¥3,631,381) | ¥2,576,380 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U71 (¥220) | ¥161 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,130 (¥6,587) | ¥16,725 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U363 (¥1,122) | ¥1,370 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U514 (¥1,591) | ¥1,955 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,572 (¥4,863) | ¥3,523 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U412 (¥1,274) | ¥2,205 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (¥481) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U351 (¥1,087) | ¥409 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U100 (¥309) | ¥143 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (¥504) | ¥184 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U528 (¥1,633) | ¥3,583 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uruguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,081 (¥3,343) | ¥4,280 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U649 (¥2,006) | ¥3,593 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,649 (¥5,100) | ¥20,657 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,848 (¥5,714) | ¥6,242 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U339 (¥1,048) | ¥1,034 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U189 (¥584) | ¥533 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U153 (¥472) | ¥526 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U42,395 (¥131,123) | ¥58,872 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (¥25) | ¥41 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,119 (¥6,552) | ¥11,178 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U186 (¥576) | ¥554 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 228 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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