Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 11% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (€3.39) | €2.83 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (€0.65) | €0.68 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (€2.33) | €2.16 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (€1.26) | €1.44 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (€4.05) | €4.05 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (€1.22) | €1.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (€1.08) | €1.00 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (€1.35) | €0.99 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (€5.97) | €4.35 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (€2.01) | €1.93 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (€1.08) | €0.95 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (€682) | €1,105 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (€449) | €732 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (€100) | €120 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (€446) | €751 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (€328) | €523 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (€90) | €91 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (€24) | €30 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (€294) | €370 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (€108) | €124 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (€5.00) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (€4.35) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 9% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (€64) | €72 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (€30) | €32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (€68) | €79 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (€79) | €81 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (€22,819) | €26,122 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (€1.06) | €1.45 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (€41) | €35 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (€6) | €4.74 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (€5.61) | €3.14 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (€2.58) | €3.71 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (€4.89) | €3.38 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (€1.51) | €1.27 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (€2.21) | €1.90 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (€17) | €28 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (€35) | €45 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (€38) | €43 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (€5.53) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (€3.47) | €3.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (€3.31) | €1.65 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,544 (€761) | €509 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (€0.18) | €0.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (€36) | €38 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (€3.45) | €4.78 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 10% cheaper than in Portugal
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