Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 15% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 (SGD $17) | SGD $11 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 (SGD $10) | SGD $8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (SGD $5.20) | SGD $5.49 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 (SGD $1.05) | SGD $2.99 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 (SGD $3.65) | SGD $3.49 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (SGD $2.10) | SGD $3.41 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 (SGD $7) | SGD $18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (SGD $1.90) | SGD $4.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (SGD $1.66) | SGD $2.50 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (SGD $2.10) | SGD $4.98 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U312 (SGD $10) | SGD $31 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 (SGD $3.32) | SGD $2.91 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (SGD $1.76) | SGD $2.20 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 61% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 (SGD $1,068) | SGD $3,570 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 (SGD $699) | SGD $2,600 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 (SGD $161) | SGD $156 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,721 (SGD $697) | SGD $2,879 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 (SGD $500) | SGD $1,867 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 (SGD $145) | SGD $84 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 (SGD $39) | SGD $43 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 (SGD $497) | SGD $658 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (SGD $181) | SGD $187 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (SGD $8) | SGD $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 (SGD $7) | SGD $18 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 11% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 (SGD $97) | SGD $113 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 (SGD $50) | SGD $50 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 (SGD $111) | SGD $141 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 (SGD $119) | SGD $177 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 (SGD $37,045) | SGD $118,218 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (SGD $1.71) | SGD $2.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 (SGD $64) | SGD $97 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 18% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (SGD $17) | SGD $10 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (SGD $64) | SGD $69 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (SGD $4.18) | SGD $8 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (SGD $8) | SGD $9 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (SGD $2.47) | SGD $2.89 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (SGD $3.85) | SGD $4.27 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U415 (SGD $13) | SGD $32 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (SGD $31) | SGD $55 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (SGD $18) | SGD $26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (SGD $49) | SGD $134 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (SGD $67) | SGD $147 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (SGD $9) | SGD $21 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (SGD $5.52) | SGD $6.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (SGD $5.18) | SGD $11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (SGD $763) | SGD $744 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (SGD $0.28) | SGD $0.23 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (SGD $56) | SGD $163 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (SGD $5.58) | SGD $14 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 45% cheaper than in Singapore
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