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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 35% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U429 (RM48) | RM21 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U291 (RM32) | RM15 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U137 (RM15) | RM8 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U30 (RM3.32) | RM7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U93 (RM10) | RM8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (RM9) | RM4.65 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U173 (RM19) | RM22 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U59 (RM7) | RM10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U43 (RM4.74) | RM4.55 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U63 (RM7) | RM11 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U243 (RM27) | RM86 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U96 (RM11) | RM3.65 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (RM5.88) | RM3.26 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U33,485 (RM3,706) | RM3,350 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U22,807 (RM2,524) | RM1,805 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,720 (RM412) | RM240 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U25,477 (RM2,820) | RM2,036 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U17,208 (RM1,905) | RM1,250 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,285 (RM364) | RM199 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U1,237 (RM137) | RM102 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,083 (RM1,559) | RM1,443 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U3,879 (RM429) | RM438 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U265 (RM29) | RM20 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U235 (RM26) | RM29 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,630 (RM291) | RM250 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,434 (RM159) | RM146 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,393 (RM376) | RM295 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,480 (RM385) | RM381 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,055,160 (RM116,796) | RM152,017 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U55 (RM6) | RM2.27 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,806 (RM200) | RM104 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 44% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U244 (RM27) | RM20 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U450 (RM50) | RM23 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,166 (RM129) | RM65 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U309 (RM34) | RM20 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U144 (RM16) | RM13 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U221 (RM24) | RM16 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U77 (RM9) | RM7 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (RM11) | RM8 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U341 (RM38) | RM39 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U903 (RM100) | RM91 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U543 (RM60) | RM36 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,131 (RM125) | RM201 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,730 (RM191) | RM187 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U237 (RM26) | RM34 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U140 (RM15) | RM16 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U167 (RM18) | RM23 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U24,267 (RM2,686) | RM1,891 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (RM0.74) | RM0.58 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,868 (RM207) | RM170 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U148 (RM16) | RM17 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,309 prices entered by 497 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia
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