Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 88% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U727 (RM76) | RM19 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U516 (RM54) | RM19 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U201 (RM21) | RM10 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (RM5.07) | RM8 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U195 (RM20) | RM10 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U153 (RM16) | RM8 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U312 (RM33) | RM27 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U115 (RM12) | RM11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U75 (RM8) | RM7 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (RM10) | RM13 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U430 (RM45) | RM69 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U153 (RM16) | RM5.27 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U87 (RM9) | RM4.07 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U50,030 (RM5,222) | RM3,769 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,418 (RM3,071) | RM2,425 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U6,545 (RM683) | RM377 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,350 (RM3,481) | RM2,307 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,103 (RM2,307) | RM1,585 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,500 (RM470) | RM196 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,305 (RM136) | RM116 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,639 (RM1,528) | RM1,161 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,853 (RM611) | RM463 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U295 (RM31) | RM25 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U343 (RM36) | RM28 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,914 (RM409) | RM245 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,920 (RM200) | RM161 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,960 (RM518) | RM332 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,622 (RM482) | RM320 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 123% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,001,780 (RM104,563) | RM154,335 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U76 (RM8) | RM2.24 | + 255% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,691 (RM281) | RM53 | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U288 (RM30) | RM14 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U781 (RM82) | RM32 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,727 (RM285) | RM84 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U164 (RM17) | RM26 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 (RM16) | RM13 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U298 (RM31) | RM12 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U105 (RM11) | RM7 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U120 (RM13) | RM11 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U611 (RM64) | RM27 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 54% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,644 (RM172) | RM64 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U668 (RM70) | RM39 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,249 (RM130) | RM480 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,942 (RM307) | RM134 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U435 (RM45) | RM35 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U223 (RM23) | RM13 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (RM18) | RM17 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,696 (RM5,187) | RM2,918 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U13 (RM1.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,533 (RM264) | RM207 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U219 (RM23) | RM17 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,758 prices entered by 230 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 73% more expensive than in Malaysia
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