Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 8% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (66 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (44 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (18 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (4.22 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (29 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (7 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (36 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (7 ₪) | 2.52 ₪ | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (4,853 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (2,867 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (394 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (2,895 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (2,003 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (270 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (103 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (1,159 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (485 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (28 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (29 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (297 ₪) | 450 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (156 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (462 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (466 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (76,925 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (215 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 62% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (24 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (67 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (288 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (21 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (27 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (10 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (63 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 17% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Uruguay | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (147 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (67 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (98 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (225 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (35 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (4,189 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (1.34 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (197 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,144 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 6% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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