Cost of living in Uruguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (NZ$5.45) | NZ$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 (NZ$1.10) | NZ$2.07 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (NZ$1.99) | NZ$4.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$3.27 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$5.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U312 (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$3.50 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$2.01 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 (NZ$1,119) | NZ$2,633 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 (NZ$732) | NZ$2,144 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 (NZ$169) | NZ$291 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,721 (NZ$730) | NZ$2,211 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 (NZ$524) | NZ$1,904 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 (NZ$152) | NZ$174 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 (NZ$40) | NZ$68 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 (NZ$521) | NZ$704 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (NZ$189) | NZ$254 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 (NZ$7) | NZ$27 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 (NZ$102) | NZ$119 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 (NZ$52) | NZ$60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 (NZ$116) | NZ$178 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 (NZ$125) | NZ$243 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 (NZ$38,800) | NZ$37,821 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$1.98 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 (NZ$67) | NZ$140 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (NZ$17) | NZ$5.96 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (NZ$67) | NZ$55 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (NZ$4.38) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$3.35 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (NZ$4.04) | NZ$4.20 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U415 (NZ$13) | NZ$31 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (NZ$32) | NZ$59 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (NZ$19) | NZ$37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (NZ$51) | NZ$265 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (NZ$70) | NZ$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (NZ$5.78) | NZ$4.98 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (NZ$5.43) | NZ$10 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (NZ$799) | NZ$841 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (NZ$0.29) | NZ$0.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (NZ$58) | NZ$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (NZ$5.84) | NZ$34 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,480 prices entered by 297 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand
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