Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (4,855 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (3,165 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (1,695 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (327 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (1,162 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (630 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (2,023 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (611 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (537 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (677 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (2,981 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (1,003 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (538 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,812 (344,979 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (224,257 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (49,707 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (222,800 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (163,741 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (44,771 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (11,917 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (146,947 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (54,075 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (2,498 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (2,173 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (32,008 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (14,762 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (33,733 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (39,614 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (11,398,381 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (527 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (20,256 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (3,160 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (5,451 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (17,520 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (2,805 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (1,288 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (2,441 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (755 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (1,103 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (3,867 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (8,722 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (5,395 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (17,540 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (19,095 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (2,760 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (1,732 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (1,654 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,544 (379,955 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (88 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (17,760 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (1,722 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,724 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria
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