Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U681 (kr 184) | kr 226 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U431 (kr 116) | kr 122 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (kr 57) | kr 68 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U164 (kr 44) | kr 58 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (kr 29) | kr 42 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (kr 75) | kr 55 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (kr 21) | kr 30 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U56 (kr 15) | kr 21 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (kr 24) | kr 33 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U344 (kr 93) | kr 169 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (kr 35) | kr 37 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U75 (kr 20) | kr 29 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,171 (kr 11,645) | kr 21,662 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,406 (kr 6,853) | kr 15,755 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,628 (kr 979) | kr 2,348 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,056 (kr 7,298) | kr 12,140 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,420 (kr 4,969) | kr 9,733 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,572 (kr 694) | kr 1,015 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,494 (kr 403) | kr 554 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,658 (kr 5,033) | kr 3,457 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,246 (kr 1,685) | kr 3,478 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (kr 71) | kr 86 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U313 (kr 84) | kr 453 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,487 (kr 940) | kr 835 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,772 (kr 478) | kr 463 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,483 (kr 1,209) | kr 966 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,174 (kr 1,126) | kr 1,132 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,204,590 (kr 324,924) | kr 407,109 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (kr 622) | kr 849 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (kr 93) | kr 71 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U579 (kr 156) | kr 116 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,522 (kr 411) | kr 646 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (kr 94) | kr 45 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (kr 41) | kr 41 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (kr 90) | kr 38 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 (kr 27) | kr 26 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U142 (kr 38) | kr 23 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (kr 133) | kr 455 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uruguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,355 (kr 365) | kr 890 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (kr 177) | kr 301 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,265 (kr 341) | kr 1,389 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (kr 621) | kr 980 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (kr 106) | kr 153 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U198 (kr 53) | kr 46 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (kr 45) | kr 96 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,909 (kr 14,811) | kr 5,951 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (kr 1.30) | kr 1.06 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,644 (kr 713) | kr 408 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (kr 54) | kr 138 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,239 prices entered by 271 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 26% cheaper than in Norway
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