Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 43% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U518 (48 lei) | 33 lei | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U338 (31 lei) | 20 lei | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U181 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 (3.25 lei) | 5.11 lei | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U124 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U67 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U216 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U65 (6 lei) | 4.35 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (5.34 lei) | 2.67 lei | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U72 (7 lei) | 3.44 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U318 (30 lei) | 27 lei | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U107 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (5.35 lei) | 2.63 lei | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U36,368 (3,386 lei) | 3,078 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,930 (2,228 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,304 (494 lei) | 441 lei | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U23,774 (2,213 lei) | 1,911 lei | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,472 (1,627 lei) | 1,184 lei | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,777 (445 lei) | 299 lei | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,272 (118 lei) | 34 lei | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,680 (1,460 lei) | 1,295 lei | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,770 (537 lei) | 378 lei | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U267 (25 lei) | 36 lei | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U232 (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,415 (318 lei) | 302 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,575 (147 lei) | 183 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,600 (335 lei) | 339 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,227 (394 lei) | 364 lei | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 65% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,216,290 (113,230 lei) | 88,123 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (5.24 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,161 (201 lei) | 71 lei | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U337 (31 lei) | 32 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U582 (54 lei) | 37 lei | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,869 (174 lei) | 135 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U299 (28 lei) | 21 lei | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U260 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U81 (7 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U118 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U413 (38 lei) | 36 lei | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 21% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U931 (87 lei) | 93 lei | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U576 (54 lei) | 51 lei | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,872 (174 lei) | 144 lei | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,038 (190 lei) | 191 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U295 (27 lei) | 25 lei | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U176 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U40,862 (3,804 lei) | 2,659 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (0.88 lei) | 0.55 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,895 (176 lei) | 173 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U184 (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 36% more expensive than in Romania
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