Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U784 (RM82) | RM25 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U509 (RM54) | RM21 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U230 (RM24) | RM9 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U50 (RM5.26) | RM8 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U205 (RM22) | RM12 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U123 (RM13) | RM5.89 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U340 (RM36) | RM27 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U110 (RM12) | RM13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U80 (RM8) | RM5.52 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U92 (RM10) | RM14 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U373 (RM39) | RM97 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U152 (RM16) | RM6 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 (RM9) | RM4.79 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U53,115 (RM5,587) | RM3,098 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U32,962 (RM3,467) | RM2,051 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,124 (RM539) | RM337 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U35,204 (RM3,703) | RM2,126 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U25,026 (RM2,632) | RM1,265 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,631 (RM382) | RM153 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,176 (RM124) | RM83 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,939 (RM1,466) | RM1,408 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (RM597) | RM418 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U324 (RM34) | RM28 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U324 (RM34) | RM34 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 37% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (RM358) | RM246 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,951 (RM205) | RM150 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,205 (RM547) | RM402 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,426 (RM571) | RM475 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,080,690 (RM113,664) | RM153,476 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (RM8) | RM2.41 | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,391 (RM251) | RM75 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 79% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (RM29) | RM16 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (RM83) | RM34 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,229 (RM340) | RM94 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (RM26) | RM26 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (RM16) | RM17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U327 (RM34) | RM16 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (RM13) | RM8 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U130 (RM14) | RM14 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U616 (RM65) | RM30 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Uruguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,534 (RM161) | RM85 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U744 (RM78) | RM38 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (RM121) | RM360 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,194 (RM231) | RM190 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U412 (RM43) | RM44 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U234 (RM25) | RM17 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U193 (RM20) | RM28 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (RM5,158) | RM2,135 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U20 (RM2.14) | RM0.50 | + 328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,214 (RM233) | RM214 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (RM23) | RM18 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,631 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 73% more expensive than in Malaysia
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