Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U681 (﷼ 65) | ﷼ 29 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U431 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 29 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 15 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (﷼ 3.98) | ﷼ 6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U164 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 16 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 6 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 13 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U56 (﷼ 5.35) | ﷼ 4.23 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U344 (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 9 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U75 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 2.43 | + 194% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,171 (﷼ 4,117) | ﷼ 4,733 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,406 (﷼ 2,423) | ﷼ 2,986 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,628 (﷼ 346) | ﷼ 780 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,056 (﷼ 2,580) | ﷼ 3,002 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,420 (﷼ 1,757) | ﷼ 1,898 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,572 (﷼ 245) | ﷼ 1,242 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,494 (﷼ 142) | ﷼ 252 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,658 (﷼ 1,779) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,246 (﷼ 596) | ﷼ 495 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 26 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U313 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 59 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 36% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,487 (﷼ 333) | ﷼ 196 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,772 (﷼ 169) | ﷼ 399 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,483 (﷼ 428) | ﷼ 428 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,174 (﷼ 398) | ﷼ 358 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 50% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,204,590 (﷼ 114,881) | ﷼ 90,334 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 281% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (﷼ 220) | ﷼ 154 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 10% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 13 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U579 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 75 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,522 (﷼ 145) | ﷼ 196 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 35 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 22 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 19 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U142 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 19 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 43 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,355 (﷼ 129) | ﷼ 152 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 134 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,265 (﷼ 121) | ﷼ 507 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (﷼ 220) | ﷼ 217 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (﷼ 38) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U198 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 16 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,909 (﷼ 5,237) | ﷼ 3,669 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (﷼ 0.46) | ﷼ 0.54 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,644 (﷼ 252) | ﷼ 234 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 25 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,230 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.09537
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Cost of living in Uruguay is about the same as in Saudi Arabia
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