Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (¥1,286) | ¥981 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (¥838) | ¥700 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (¥449) | ¥414 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (¥87) | ¥205 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (¥308) | ¥251 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (¥167) | ¥655 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (¥536) | ¥964 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (¥162) | ¥741 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (¥142) | ¥391 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (¥179) | ¥300 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (¥789) | ¥1,420 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (¥266) | ¥178 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (¥143) | ¥217 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,812 (¥91,361) | ¥299,320 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (¥59,390) | ¥164,446 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (¥13,164) | ¥21,056 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (¥59,004) | ¥150,152 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (¥43,364) | ¥78,123 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (¥11,857) | ¥11,902 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (¥3,156) | ¥4,118 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (¥38,916) | ¥70,060 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (¥14,321) | ¥12,705 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (¥662) | ¥794 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (¥576) | ¥2,406 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (¥8,477) | ¥7,319 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (¥3,909) | ¥4,417 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (¥8,934) | ¥8,375 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (¥10,491) | ¥13,139 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (¥3,018,639) | ¥2,627,120 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (¥140) | ¥135 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (¥5,364) | ¥10,272 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (¥837) | ¥1,148 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (¥1,443) | ¥1,229 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (¥4,640) | ¥5,176 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (¥743) | ¥803 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (¥341) | ¥611 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (¥646) | ¥528 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (¥200) | ¥152 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (¥292) | ¥258 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (¥1,024) | ¥3,156 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (¥2,310) | ¥3,672 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (¥1,429) | ¥3,638 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (¥4,645) | ¥16,372 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (¥5,057) | ¥6,066 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (¥731) | ¥1,131 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (¥459) | ¥435 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (¥438) | ¥548 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,544 (¥100,624) | ¥55,862 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (¥23) | ¥53 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (¥4,703) | ¥9,625 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (¥456) | ¥530 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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