Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U441 (52 lei) | 33 lei | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U295 (34 lei) | 21 lei | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U143 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U30 (3.55 lei) | 5.13 lei | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U95 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (10 lei) | 5.34 lei | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U176 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U59 (7 lei) | 3.81 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U44 (5.18 lei) | 2.82 lei | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (8 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U245 (29 lei) | 29 lei | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U98 (11 lei) | 5.85 lei | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U51 (5.90 lei) | 2.52 lei | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,783 (4,060 lei) | 2,810 lei | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,063 (2,575 lei) | 1,722 lei | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,899 (455 lei) | 403 lei | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,708 (2,884 lei) | 1,613 lei | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,007 (1,869 lei) | 1,077 lei | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,375 (394 lei) | 236 lei | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,161 (136 lei) | 35 lei | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,832 (1,615 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,325 (505 lei) | 361 lei | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U264 (31 lei) | 39 lei | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U221 (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,707 (316 lei) | 238 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,439 (168 lei) | 151 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,389 (396 lei) | 328 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,532 (412 lei) | 356 lei | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 76% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,073,190 (125,274 lei) | 84,914 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (6 lei) | 5.75 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,832 (214 lei) | 69 lei | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U276 (32 lei) | 26 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U486 (57 lei) | 30 lei | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,075 (125 lei) | 133 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U288 (34 lei) | 16 lei | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U138 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U224 (26 lei) | 17 lei | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U94 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U352 (41 lei) | 28 lei | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U870 (102 lei) | 98 lei | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U548 (64 lei) | 49 lei | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,154 (135 lei) | 155 lei | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,915 (223 lei) | 134 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U243 (28 lei) | 22 lei | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U145 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U164 (19 lei) | 8 lei | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,471 (2,856 lei) | 2,177 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.79 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,941 (227 lei) | 187 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U154 (18 lei) | 18 lei | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,776 prices entered by 524 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in Romania
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