Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Philippines
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 122% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U718 (Php1,032) | Php245 | + 322% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U436 (Php628) | Php206 | + 205% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U192 (Php276) | Php132 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U45 (Php64) | Php112 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $U194 (Php279) | Php108 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U115 (Php165) | Php89 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U315 (Php452) | Php179 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U104 (Php150) | Php168 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U72 (Php104) | Php104 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (Php137) | Php64 | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U384 (Php552) | Php397 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U143 (Php206) | Php87 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U76 (Php109) | Php53 | + 106% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U46,277 (Php66,573) | Php37,823 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,092 (Php41,852) | Php30,442 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,475 (Php6,438) | Php5,658 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,388 (Php42,277) | Php26,810 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,732 (Php29,824) | Php16,268 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,592 (Php5,167) | Php3,698 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,190 (Php1,712) | Php1,172 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,230 (Php21,910) | Php20,706 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,268 (Php7,579) | Php5,329 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U292 (Php420) | Php433 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U320 (Php460) | Php755 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 74% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,732 (Php5,368) | Php2,273 | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,612 (Php2,319) | Php1,572 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,920 (Php7,078) | Php4,144 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,112 (Php5,915) | Php3,659 | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 117% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,134,090 (Php1,631,497) | Php1,319,830 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (Php106) | Php60 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,227 (Php3,203) | Php810 | + 295% | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 87% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U343 (Php493) | Php217 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U537 (Php772) | Php532 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,526 (Php3,634) | Php1,632 | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (Php401) | Php257 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (Php217) | Php165 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (Php460) | Php208 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U119 (Php172) | Php81 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (Php235) | Php87 | + 170% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U520 (Php748) | Php279 | + 168% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 83% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Uruguay | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 (Php2,235) | Php637 | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U643 (Php925) | Php603 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,506 (Php2,166) | Php20,000 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,858 (Php4,111) | Php1,554 | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U367 (Php528) | Php428 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U213 (Php306) | Php168 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U182 (Php262) | Php75 | + 251% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,968 (Php69,006) | Php19,960 | + 246% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (Php11) | Php8 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,984 (Php4,293) | Php2,505 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U205 (Php294) | Php155 | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,716 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 86% more expensive than in Philippines
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