- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | $U347 (¥1,185) | ¥1,062 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (¥945) | ¥694 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U168 (¥575) | ¥441 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (¥96) | ¥202 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U93 (¥317) | ¥293 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U85 (¥289) | ¥754 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U174 (¥594) | ¥924 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U72 (¥246) | ¥653 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (¥188) | ¥401 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U75 (¥257) | ¥280 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U228 (¥780) | ¥1,689 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U93 (¥318) | ¥197 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (¥181) | ¥199 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,480 (¥117,712) | ¥210,700 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U21,940 (¥74,900) | ¥121,994 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,166 (¥14,222) | ¥21,223 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U22,404 (¥76,484) | ¥113,438 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U15,834 (¥54,055) | ¥71,567 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,967 (¥13,542) | ¥12,789 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U895 (¥3,054) | ¥3,965 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,535 (¥49,622) | ¥55,558 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,048 (¥13,818) | ¥18,276 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U289 (¥988) | ¥711 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U202 (¥689) | ¥2,062 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,800 (¥9,558) | ¥7,354 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,803 (¥6,155) | ¥4,823 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,132 (¥10,691) | ¥8,419 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,689 (¥12,593) | ¥14,523 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (¥2,986,566) | ¥2,587,360 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (¥179) | ¥143 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,660 (¥5,666) | ¥11,085 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U263 (¥899) | ¥1,278 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (¥2,186) | ¥1,019 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,389 (¥4,743) | ¥3,562 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (¥859) | ¥612 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 (¥507) | ¥680 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U204 (¥695) | ¥455 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U72 (¥246) | ¥144 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (¥344) | ¥229 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U297 (¥1,014) | ¥3,114 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U909 (¥3,102) | ¥4,326 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U587 (¥2,002) | ¥3,385 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (¥3,252) | ¥14,181 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,975 (¥6,742) | ¥8,294 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U190 (¥650) | ¥964 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U120 (¥409) | ¥479 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U140 (¥479) | ¥586 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U20,457 (¥69,838) | ¥49,094 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (¥23) | ¥56 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,677 (¥5,724) | ¥10,897 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (¥477) | ¥468 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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