Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 8% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (17 B/.) | 16 B/. | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (11 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (5.12 B/.) | 4.47 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (1.09 B/.) | 1.69 B/. | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U168 (4.33 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (2.79 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (2.01 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (1.42 B/.) | 2.19 B/. | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (2.30 B/.) | 1.53 B/. | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (9 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (3.27 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (1.91 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,065 (1,085 B/.) | 1,349 B/. | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (662 B/.) | 907 B/. | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (96 B/.) | 145 B/. | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (687 B/.) | 936 B/. | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (477 B/.) | 930 B/. | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (63 B/.) | 99 B/. | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (39 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (461 B/.) | 332 B/. | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (163 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (8 B/.) | 5.12 B/. | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 46% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (88 B/.) | 48 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (43 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (119 B/.) | 88 B/. | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (108 B/.) | 90 B/. | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 54% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (31,160 B/.) | 22,199 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (1.92 B/.) | 1.25 B/. | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (61 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (9 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (14 B/.) | 24 B/. | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (42 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (3.90 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (2.70 B/.) | 3.78 B/. | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (3.17 B/.) | 3.41 B/. | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (14 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 6% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Uruguay | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (37 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (17 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (31 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (60 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (5.18 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (4.85 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (1,387 B/.) | 590 B/. | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (0.13 B/.) | 0.39 B/. | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (72 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (5.16 B/.) | 5.73 B/. | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,348 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in Panama
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