Cost of living in Uruguay compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U775 (NZ$31) | NZ$25 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U515 (NZ$21) | NZ$16 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U207 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (NZ$1.96) | NZ$2.49 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | $U197 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U129 (NZ$5.18) | NZ$9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U337 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (NZ$4.70) | NZ$5.00 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U87 (NZ$3.52) | NZ$4.05 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U96 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U440 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U147 (NZ$5.93) | NZ$4.72 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (NZ$3.25) | NZ$2.94 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U55,997 (NZ$2,254) | NZ$3,887 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,890 (NZ$1,364) | NZ$3,199 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,532 (NZ$182) | NZ$217 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,153 (NZ$1,335) | NZ$2,526 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U22,676 (NZ$913) | NZ$2,121 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,056 (NZ$123) | NZ$155 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,192 (NZ$48) | NZ$86 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U13,686 (NZ$551) | NZ$679 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,657 (NZ$228) | NZ$194 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U360 (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U336 (NZ$14) | NZ$35 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,621 (NZ$146) | NZ$133 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,889 (NZ$76) | NZ$91 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,145 (NZ$207) | NZ$198 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,303 (NZ$213) | NZ$212 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U901,634 (NZ$36,296) | NZ$45,858 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$2.77 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,544 (NZ$102) | NZ$186 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U267 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U765 (NZ$31) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,541 (NZ$143) | NZ$59 | + 140% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U224 (NZ$9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U164 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U307 (NZ$12) | NZ$10 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U121 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$3.17 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U125 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$3.81 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U801 (NZ$32) | NZ$36 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Uruguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,717 (NZ$69) | NZ$73 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U777 (NZ$31) | NZ$42 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,140 (NZ$46) | NZ$255 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,633 (NZ$106) | NZ$131 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U395 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U240 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.92 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U184 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (NZ$1,974) | NZ$1,174 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (NZ$0.63) | NZ$0.51 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (NZ$93) | NZ$66 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U227 (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,824 prices entered by 158 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand
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