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Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 74% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U346 (Php543) | Php235 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U274 (Php431) | Php170 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U159 (Php249) | Php103 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (Php45) | Php84 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U92 (Php145) | Php94 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (Php130) | Php60 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U176 (Php277) | Php139 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U69 (Php108) | Php127 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (Php81) | Php81 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U69 (Php108) | Php51 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U231 (Php363) | Php495 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U91 (Php144) | Php78 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U54 (Php85) | Php53 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 28% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U33,313 (Php52,359) | Php48,588 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U26,075 (Php40,984) | Php23,297 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,206 (Php8,183) | Php3,691 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U25,420 (Php39,953) | Php28,940 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U17,188 (Php27,014) | Php16,070 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U2,863 (Php4,500) | Php2,801 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U986 (Php1,550) | Php1,735 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,271 (Php22,431) | Php26,273 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,195 (Php6,594) | Php5,153 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U306 (Php481) | Php317 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U215 (Php338) | Php248 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 69% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,806 (Php4,411) | Php2,141 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,675 (Php2,633) | Php1,568 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,189 (Php5,012) | Php4,145 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,056 (Php6,374) | Php3,438 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U904,624 (Php1,421,845) | Php1,169,630 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (Php85) | Php53 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,785 (Php2,805) | Php1,416 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 99% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U264 (Php414) | Php157 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U562 (Php884) | Php471 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,063 (Php1,671) | Php813 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U283 (Php445) | Php191 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U147 (Php231) | Php111 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U176 (Php276) | Php185 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U76 (Php119) | Php62 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U93 (Php146) | Php83 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U296 (Php465) | Php200 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U847 (Php1,332) | Php817 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U560 (Php880) | Php480 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U964 (Php1,515) | Php1,250 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,774 (Php2,789) | Php1,452 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U211 (Php331) | Php272 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U133 (Php209) | Php157 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U149 (Php235) | Php90 | + 161% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,152 (Php36,388) | Php24,578 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U5.67 (Php9) | Php8 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,700 (Php2,672) | Php2,122 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U142 (Php224) | Php92 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 53% more expensive than in Philippines
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