Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U524 (4,747 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U320 (2,898 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U146 (1,318 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U32 (286 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U102 (922 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (741 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U195 (1,765 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U58 (521 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U43 (394 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U70 (631 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U275 (2,490 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (969 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U50 (453 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U32,762 (296,628 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U20,986 (190,004 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,949 (35,757 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,765 (206,113 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U15,109 (136,794 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,170 (28,705 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,223 (11,070 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,771 (124,677 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,586 (41,519 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U255 (2,309 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U219 (1,986 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,825 (25,580 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,476 (13,366 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,505 (31,736 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,507 (31,752 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,115,340 (10,098,204 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U55 (495 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,827 (16,541 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U298 (2,697 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U495 (4,483 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,239 (11,222 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U323 (2,928 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U139 (1,262 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U229 (2,071 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 (707 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (912 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U386 (3,499 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U966 (8,747 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U554 (5,016 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,170 (10,593 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,135 (19,331 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U261 (2,366 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U155 (1,402 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U163 (1,473 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,918 (225,605 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (64 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,856 (16,808 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U157 (1,422 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,613 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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