Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (7,811 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 201% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (5,069 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (2,355 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (503 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | $U168 (1,989 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (1,283 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (3,345 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (924 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (653 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (1,058 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (4,121 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (1,506 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (877 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 43% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,935 (497,520 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (304,404 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (44,256 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (315,875 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (219,080 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (28,787 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (18,010 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (211,789 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 118% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (75,146 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (3,032 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (3,674 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (40,369 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 377% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (19,949 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (54,533 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (49,757 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (14,325,940 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (883 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 217% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (27,896 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (4,100 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 972% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (6,474 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 297% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (19,428 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (4,740 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (1,793 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (3,804 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (1,240 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (1,456 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 120% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (6,292 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 272% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uruguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (16,814 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (7,941 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (14,125 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (27,763 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (5,044 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (2,383 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (2,232 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 346% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (637,480 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 364% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (58 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 146% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (32,990 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (2,375 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 358% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria
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