- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U357 (¥1,249) | ¥1,057 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U275 (¥963) | ¥671 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U175 (¥613) | ¥497 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (¥98) | ¥205 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U91 (¥319) | ¥301 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U79 (¥278) | ¥808 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U180 (¥629) | ¥924 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U63 (¥221) | ¥749 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (¥188) | ¥429 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (¥252) | ¥282 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U250 (¥873) | ¥1,659 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U91 (¥317) | ¥198 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U54 (¥189) | ¥206 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,148 (¥119,378) | ¥224,805 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U21,028 (¥73,510) | ¥128,074 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,367 (¥15,265) | ¥19,331 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U22,434 (¥78,427) | ¥124,565 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U15,016 (¥52,493) | ¥88,209 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,703 (¥16,441) | ¥13,050 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U860 (¥3,006) | ¥4,177 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,886 (¥52,040) | ¥58,983 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,410 (¥11,921) | ¥15,842 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U289 (¥1,009) | ¥748 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (¥727) | ¥1,978 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,760 (¥9,647) | ¥8,366 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,702 (¥5,951) | ¥4,198 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,310 (¥11,570) | ¥8,351 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,168 (¥11,074) | ¥14,989 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U882,837 (¥3,086,284) | ¥2,383,290 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (¥181) | ¥138 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,754 (¥6,131) | ¥10,566 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U203 (¥708) | ¥1,278 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U569 (¥1,991) | ¥1,019 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U976 (¥3,413) | ¥4,575 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U341 (¥1,192) | ¥491 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (¥527) | ¥645 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U234 (¥817) | ¥499 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U63 (¥221) | ¥132 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U103 (¥359) | ¥261 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U265 (¥926) | ¥3,117 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U941 (¥3,291) | ¥4,427 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U564 (¥1,973) | ¥3,435 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U980 (¥3,425) | ¥10,226 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,050 (¥7,167) | ¥7,878 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U208 (¥726) | ¥957 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U120 (¥420) | ¥474 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U138 (¥484) | ¥598 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U22,067 (¥77,142) | ¥53,237 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (¥24) | ¥47 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,679 (¥5,871) | ¥10,366 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U135 (¥473) | ¥466 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,412 prices entered by 527 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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