- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 83% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U349 (Php575) | Php257 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (Php456) | Php170 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (Php280) | Php99 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (Php46) | Php81 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U92 (Php151) | Php93 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U84 (Php138) | Php60 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (Php287) | Php144 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (Php121) | Php130 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (Php90) | Php83 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (Php119) | Php51 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U227 (Php373) | Php501 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (Php151) | Php75 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (Php87) | Php53 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 35% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,240 (Php56,366) | Php43,601 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U22,579 (Php37,170) | Php22,565 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (Php6,379) | Php4,040 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,349 (Php40,084) | Php28,629 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,377 (Php26,960) | Php16,190 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (Php7,314) | Php2,834 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U921 (Php1,517) | Php1,783 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,452 (Php23,791) | Php24,759 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (Php6,623) | Php5,027 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (Php501) | Php322 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (Php343) | Php221 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 76% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,768 (Php4,557) | Php2,110 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,683 (Php2,771) | Php1,550 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,038 (Php5,002) | Php4,124 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (Php6,037) | Php3,416 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (Php1,440,158) | Php1,165,240 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (Php87) | Php52 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,669 (Php2,748) | Php1,549 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 112% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (Php420) | Php152 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (Php1,054) | Php457 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (Php1,938) | Php865 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (Php414) | Php243 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (Php250) | Php111 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (Php297) | Php181 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U75 (Php124) | Php65 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U96 (Php158) | Php84 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U302 (Php497) | Php185 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 60% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (Php1,454) | Php828 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U573 (Php944) | Php480 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (Php1,568) | Php1,229 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (Php3,116) | Php1,495 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (Php308) | Php271 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (Php206) | Php158 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U135 (Php222) | Php89 | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (Php37,878) | Php25,671 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (Php11) | Php8 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (Php2,666) | Php1,992 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (Php233) | Php89 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 58% more expensive than in Philippines
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