Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (€17) | €21 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (€4.53) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (€1.06) | €1.34 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (€4.26) | €4.77 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (€2.82) | €3.44 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (€2.52) | €2.36 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (€1.77) | €1.84 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (€2.05) | €1.70 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (€3.23) | €3.35 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (€1.75) | €1.56 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (€1,223) | €2,719 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (€723) | €2,138 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (€99) | €279 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (€730) | €1,780 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (€505) | €1,500 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (€68) | €179 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (€292) | €382 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (€122) | €168 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (€75) | €92 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (€39) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (€116) | €102 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (€117) | €117 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (€19,390) | €36,833 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (€1.73) | €2.00 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (€54) | €93 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (€17) | €16 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (€73) | €53 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (€5.29) | €5.67 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (€3.43) | €4.25 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (€7) | €4.31 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (€2.58) | €2.00 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (€2.74) | €3.16 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (€16) | €30 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Uruguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (€37) | €61 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (€17) | €30 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (€25) | €243 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (€57) | €84 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (€4.91) | €4.02 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (€3.64) | €5.97 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (€1,056) | €439 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (€0.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (€50) | €53 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (€4.76) | €12 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands
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