Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U738 (7,544 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 250% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U451 (4,612 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U191 (1,954 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U39 (393 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $U163 (1,665 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U110 (1,124 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U349 (3,565 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U76 (776 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (585 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U94 (957 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U349 (3,561 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U133 (1,354 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U61 (628 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 19% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U39,527 (403,763 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,091 (266,518 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,640 (37,179 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U25,423 (259,695 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,050 (174,161 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,360 (24,106 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,449 (14,803 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U23,123 (236,200 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,551 (77,138 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U290 (2,966 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U278 (2,839 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,043 (31,083 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 227% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,465 (14,961 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,861 (39,437 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,823 (39,056 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,174,120 (11,993,629 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U71 (725 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 297% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,130 (21,754 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 161% | |
Personal Care | + 105% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U363 (3,705 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 605% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U514 (5,254 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 194% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,572 (16,062 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U412 (4,206 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 225% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (1,590 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U351 (3,590 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U100 (1,020 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (1,664 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 214% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U528 (5,393 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 231% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,081 (11,042 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U649 (6,626 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,649 (16,844 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,848 (18,873 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U339 (3,462 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 257% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U189 (1,927 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 223% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U153 (1,559 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 169% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U42,395 (433,069 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 137% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (84 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 241% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,119 (21,641 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U186 (1,903 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 260% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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