Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 224% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (₨5,220) | ₨916 | + 470% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (₨3,502) | ₨1,082 | + 224% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (₨1,424) | ₨533 | + 167% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (₨334) | ₨230 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $U198 (₨1,338) | ₨315 | + 324% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (₨885) | ₨165 | + 435% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (₨2,260) | ₨836 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (₨793) | ₨289 | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (₨557) | ₨114 | + 388% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (₨645) | ₨391 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (₨2,845) | ₨2,739 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (₨1,014) | ₨216 | + 369% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (₨548) | ₨144 | + 281% | |
Housing | + 175% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (₨384,471) | ₨137,741 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (₨227,169) | ₨58,708 | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (₨31,200) | ₨21,580 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (₨229,332) | ₨75,090 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (₨158,684) | ₨35,699 | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (₨21,403) | ₨17,044 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (₨8,152) | ₨2,308 | + 253% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (₨91,815) | ₨58,431 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (₨38,435) | ₨29,384 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (₨2,201) | ₨1,281 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (₨2,282) | ₨625 | + 265% | |
Clothes | + 128% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (₨23,539) | ₨4,832 | + 387% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (₨12,363) | ₨9,004 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (₨36,577) | ₨13,089 | + 179% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (₨36,920) | ₨13,255 | + 179% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (₨6,094,298) | ₨2,800,000 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (₨543) | ₨272 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (₨17,022) | ₨4,030 | + 322% | |
Personal Care | + 258% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (₨1,889) | ₨230 | + 723% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (₨5,326) | ₨838 | + 536% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,274 (₨22,161) | ₨3,307 | + 570% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (₨1,663) | ₨1,222 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (₨1,078) | ₨649 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (₨2,105) | ₨557 | + 278% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (₨810) | ₨396 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (₨862) | ₨217 | + 297% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (₨4,969) | ₨495 | + 904% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (₨11,637) | ₨3,859 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (₨5,316) | ₨1,827 | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (₨7,767) | ₨6,844 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (₨17,799) | ₨8,435 | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (₨2,776) | ₨2,877 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (₨1,544) | ₨566 | + 173% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (₨1,143) | ₨965 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (₨331,895) | ₨149,999 | + 121% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (₨106) | ₨255 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (₨15,589) | ₨5,226 | + 198% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (₨1,497) | ₨637 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan
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