- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 80% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U352 (45 lei) | 30 lei | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U278 (35 lei) | 19 lei | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U171 (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (3.53 lei) | 4.73 lei | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U86 (11 lei) | 5.17 lei | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U74 (9 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (7 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (9 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (12 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U54 (7 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U32,052 (4,057 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,398 (2,962 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (491 lei) | 408 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,319 (3,079 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,357 (2,071 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (562 lei) | 267 lei | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U937 (119 lei) | 38 lei | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,844 (1,752 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (509 lei) | 363 lei | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (38 lei) | 35 lei | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (26 lei) | 22 lei | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,910 (368 lei) | 280 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,684 (213 lei) | 156 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,135 (397 lei) | 337 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (464 lei) | 381 lei | + 22% | |
| 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 | $U874,826 (110,745 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (7 lei) | 5.65 lei | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,651 (209 lei) | 65 lei | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 53% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (81 lei) | 29 lei | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (149 lei) | 116 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U77 (10 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U91 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U317 (40 lei) | 29 lei | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (112 lei) | 79 lei | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U574 (73 lei) | 48 lei | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (121 lei) | 144 lei | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (240 lei) | 135 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U138 (17 lei) | 8 lei | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U24,105 (3,051 lei) | 2,406 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (0.84 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (205 lei) | 188 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.12659
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 62% more expensive than in Romania
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