Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 87% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U681 (₨798) | ₨269 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U431 (₨505) | ₨350 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (₨247) | ₨172 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (₨49) | ₨35 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U164 (₨192) | ₨99 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (₨128) | ₨87 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (₨326) | ₨160 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (₨91) | ₨95 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U56 (₨66) | ₨56 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (₨105) | ₨70 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U344 (₨404) | ₨472 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (₨152) | ₨76 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U75 (₨88) | ₨10 | + 779% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,171 (₨50,609) | ₨50,890 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,406 (₨29,784) | ₨23,651 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,628 (₨4,253) | ₨2,840 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,056 (₨31,718) | ₨27,201 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,420 (₨21,594) | ₨13,679 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,572 (₨3,015) | ₨2,000 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,494 (₨1,751) | ₨692 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,658 (₨21,872) | ₨27,685 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,246 (₨7,322) | ₨7,679 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (₨308) | ₨250 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U313 (₨367) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,487 (₨4,087) | ₨2,280 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,772 (₨2,077) | ₨3,120 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,483 (₨5,255) | ₨4,720 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,174 (₨4,894) | ₨3,000 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,204,590 (₨1,412,154) | ₨1,376,100 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (₨87) | ₨75 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (₨2,705) | ₨1,500 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 49% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (₨405) | ₨125 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U579 (₨679) | ₨400 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,522 (₨1,785) | ₨800 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (₨407) | ₨150 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (₨177) | ₨156 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (₨390) | ₨300 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 (₨119) | ₨125 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U142 (₨166) | ₨75 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (₨579) | ₨600 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 101% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Uruguay | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,355 (₨1,588) | ₨1,000 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (₨770) | ₨600 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,265 (₨1,482) | ₨1,000 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (₨2,701) | ₨1,400 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (₨462) | ₨300 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U198 (₨232) | ₨125 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (₨194) | ₨175 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,909 (₨64,370) | ₨25,000 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (₨5.65) | ₨1.00 | + 465% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,644 (₨3,100) | ₨1,300 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (₨235) | ₨240 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 47% more expensive than in Mauritius
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