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Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U338 (¥1,115) | ¥1,019 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U275 (¥909) | ¥714 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U173 (¥570) | ¥466 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (¥94) | ¥199 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U93 (¥306) | ¥272 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U81 (¥267) | ¥653 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U174 (¥576) | ¥890 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U72 (¥239) | ¥621 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (¥170) | ¥427 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U69 (¥229) | ¥261 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 (¥760) | ¥1,550 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (¥304) | ¥210 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U55 (¥181) | ¥200 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U33,313 (¥109,958) | ¥238,838 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U26,075 (¥86,068) | ¥120,252 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,206 (¥17,185) | ¥23,358 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U25,420 (¥83,904) | ¥123,093 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U17,188 (¥56,732) | ¥84,293 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,863 (¥9,451) | ¥11,955 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U986 (¥3,255) | ¥4,050 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,271 (¥47,106) | ¥61,346 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,195 (¥13,847) | ¥15,579 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U306 (¥1,009) | ¥745 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U215 (¥709) | ¥1,601 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,806 (¥9,263) | ¥6,784 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,675 (¥5,529) | ¥4,071 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,189 (¥10,525) | ¥8,377 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,056 (¥13,386) | ¥12,050 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U904,624 (¥2,985,953) | ¥2,782,080 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (¥179) | ¥146 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,785 (¥5,891) | ¥13,003 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U264 (¥870) | ¥1,232 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U562 (¥1,855) | ¥1,175 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,063 (¥3,510) | ¥4,451 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U283 (¥934) | ¥672 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U147 (¥485) | ¥735 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U176 (¥579) | ¥471 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U76 (¥250) | ¥143 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U93 (¥307) | ¥221 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U296 (¥977) | ¥2,643 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U847 (¥2,797) | ¥4,236 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U560 (¥1,848) | ¥3,338 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U964 (¥3,182) | ¥10,379 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,774 (¥5,857) | ¥8,199 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U211 (¥696) | ¥943 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U133 (¥439) | ¥487 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U149 (¥493) | ¥532 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,152 (¥76,418) | ¥55,178 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.67 (¥19) | ¥57 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,700 (¥5,611) | ¥9,945 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U142 (¥470) | ¥472 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,095 prices entered by 443 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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