Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U661 (₨4,857) | ₨972 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U437 (₨3,212) | ₨1,004 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (₨1,457) | ₨365 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (₨311) | ₨170 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U165 (₨1,214) | ₨285 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (₨794) | ₨255 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (₨2,070) | ₨1,139 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (₨572) | ₨290 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (₨404) | ₨117 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (₨655) | ₨549 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (₨2,551) | ₨2,784 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (₨932) | ₨289 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (₨543) | ₨191 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,065 (₨308,931) | ₨115,670 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (₨188,430) | ₨70,950 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (₨27,395) | ₨25,995 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (₨195,531) | ₨59,502 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (₨135,613) | ₨50,821 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (₨17,819) | ₨20,152 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (₨11,148) | ₨2,097 | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (₨131,100) | ₨71,636 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (₨46,516) | ₨23,262 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (₨1,877) | ₨1,718 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (₨2,275) | ₨1,977 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (₨24,989) | ₨3,426 | + 629% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (₨12,349) | ₨6,254 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (₨33,757) | ₨13,199 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (₨30,800) | ₨8,569 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (₨8,867,957) | ₨4,456,060 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (₨547) | ₨270 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (₨17,268) | ₨4,626 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (₨2,538) | ₨1,015 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (₨4,007) | ₨1,391 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (₨12,026) | ₨3,667 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (₨2,934) | ₨521 | + 463% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (₨1,110) | ₨922 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (₨2,355) | ₨736 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (₨767) | ₨249 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (₨901) | ₨242 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (₨3,895) | ₨860 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uruguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (₨10,408) | ₨3,545 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (₨4,916) | ₨2,089 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (₨8,744) | ₨2,959 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (₨17,186) | ₨7,109 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (₨3,122) | ₨880 | + 255% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (₨1,475) | ₨669 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (₨1,381) | ₨745 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (₨394,609) | ₨119,622 | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (₨36) | ₨3.79 | + 853% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (₨20,421) | ₨3,764 | + 443% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (₨1,470) | ₨415 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,324 prices entered by 631 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan
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