Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 30% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (Php567) | Php275 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (Php370) | Php177 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (Php198) | Php112 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (Php38) | Php86 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (Php136) | Php107 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (Php74) | Php84 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (Php236) | Php205 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (Php71) | Php154 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (Php63) | Php97 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (Php79) | Php63 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (Php348) | Php403 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (Php117) | Php85 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (Php63) | Php62 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (Php39,836) | Php47,675 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (Php26,212) | Php26,068 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (Php5,810) | Php5,335 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (Php26,041) | Php30,598 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (Php19,139) | Php17,484 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (Php5,233) | Php2,429 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (Php1,393) | Php1,628 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (Php17,176) | Php13,104 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (Php6,320) | Php5,856 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (Php292) | Php283 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (Php254) | Php260 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 28% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (Php3,741) | Php2,272 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (Php1,725) | Php1,330 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (Php3,943) | Php4,611 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (Php4,630) | Php4,052 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 32% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (Php1,332,272) | Php1,154,410 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (Php62) | Php48 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (Php2,368) | Php1,563 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 34% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (Php369) | Php198 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (Php637) | Php744 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (Php2,048) | Php567 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (Php328) | Php305 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (Php151) | Php145 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (Php285) | Php155 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (Php88) | Php85 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (Php129) | Php86 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (Php452) | Php309 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 43% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (Php1,019) | Php887 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (Php631) | Php501 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (Php2,050) | Php1,958 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (Php2,232) | Php2,245 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (Php323) | Php249 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (Php202) | Php162 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (Php193) | Php87 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,862 (Php44,758) | Php19,345 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (Php10) | Php8 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (Php2,076) | Php1,674 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (Php201) | Php117 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Philippines
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