- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Nigeria
- Comparison
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 | $U349 (3,966 ₦) | 2,357 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (3,143 ₦) | 2,044 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (1,928 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (314 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U92 (1,043 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U84 (951 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (1,981 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (831 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (622 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (818 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U227 (2,575 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (1,044 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (601 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,240 (388,623 ₦) | 360,261 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U22,579 (256,269 ₦) | 246,799 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (43,983 ₦) | 29,156 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,349 (276,363 ₦) | 229,782 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,377 (185,875 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (50,424 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U921 (10,458 ₦) | 6,649 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,452 (164,031 ₦) | 116,626 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (45,660 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (3,452 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (2,362 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,768 (31,417 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,683 (19,103 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,038 (34,484 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (41,622 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (9,929,301 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (599 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,669 (18,944 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (2,893 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (7,269 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (13,365 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (2,856 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (1,724 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (2,047 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (853 ₦) | 407 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U96 (1,089 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U302 (3,427 ₦) | 1,608 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (10,026 ₦) | 5,634 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U573 (6,508 ₦) | 3,362 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (10,812 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (21,485 ₦) | 15,322 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (2,123 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (1,423 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U135 (1,533 ₦) | 565 ₦ | + 171% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (261,151 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (75 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (18,381 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (1,605 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria
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