Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Poland
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U718 (73 zł) | 43 zł | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U436 (45 zł) | 30 zł | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U192 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U45 (4.57 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $U194 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U115 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U315 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U104 (11 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U72 (7 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (10 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U384 (39 zł) | 33 zł | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U143 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U76 (8 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 103% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U46,277 (4,731 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,092 (2,974 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,475 (458 zł) | 889 zł | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,388 (3,004 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,732 (2,119 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,592 (367 zł) | 459 zł | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,190 (122 zł) | 56 zł | + 116% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,230 (1,557 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,268 (539 zł) | 679 zł | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U292 (30 zł) | 44 zł | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U320 (33 zł) | 46 zł | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,732 (381 zł) | 301 zł | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,612 (165 zł) | 151 zł | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,920 (503 zł) | 338 zł | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,112 (420 zł) | 387 zł | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 44% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,134,090 (115,935 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,227 (228 zł) | 111 zł | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 47% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U343 (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U537 (55 zł) | 22 zł | + 148% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,526 (258 zł) | 187 zł | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (33 zł) | 13 zł | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U119 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U520 (53 zł) | 54 zł | - 2% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Uruguay | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 (159 zł) | 104 zł | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U643 (66 zł) | 56 zł | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,506 (154 zł) | 232 zł | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,858 (292 zł) | 186 zł | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U367 (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U213 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U182 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,968 (4,904 zł) | 4,148 zł | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (0.77 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,984 (305 zł) | 151 zł | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U205 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 24% more expensive than in Poland
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