Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Singapore
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U784 (SGD $25) | SGD $15 | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U509 (SGD $16) | SGD $10 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U230 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U50 (SGD $1.57) | SGD $3.60 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $U205 (SGD $6) | SGD $4.76 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U123 (SGD $3.87) | SGD $4.04 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U340 (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U110 (SGD $3.45) | SGD $5.28 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U80 (SGD $2.53) | SGD $2.85 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U92 (SGD $2.89) | SGD $6 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U373 (SGD $12) | SGD $35 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U152 (SGD $4.80) | SGD $2.78 | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U85 (SGD $2.67) | SGD $2.90 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 67% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U53,115 (SGD $1,672) | SGD $6,873 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U32,962 (SGD $1,038) | SGD $4,287 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,124 (SGD $161) | SGD $219 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U35,204 (SGD $1,108) | SGD $3,789 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U25,026 (SGD $788) | SGD $2,827 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,631 (SGD $114) | SGD $115 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,176 (SGD $37) | SGD $46 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U13,939 (SGD $439) | SGD $549 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (SGD $179) | SGD $252 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U324 (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U324 (SGD $10) | SGD $24 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (SGD $107) | SGD $111 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,951 (SGD $61) | SGD $63 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,205 (SGD $164) | SGD $145 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,426 (SGD $171) | SGD $167 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 44% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,080,690 (SGD $34,027) | SGD $142,879 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (SGD $2.47) | SGD $2.65 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,391 (SGD $75) | SGD $104 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 4% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (SGD $25) | SGD $12 | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,229 (SGD $102) | SGD $74 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (SGD $4.79) | SGD $7 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U327 (SGD $10) | SGD $5.00 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (SGD $3.77) | SGD $2.80 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U130 (SGD $4.11) | SGD $9 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U616 (SGD $19) | SGD $32 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,534 (SGD $48) | SGD $47 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U744 (SGD $23) | SGD $28 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (SGD $36) | SGD $90 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,194 (SGD $69) | SGD $160 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U412 (SGD $13) | SGD $24 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U234 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U193 (SGD $6) | SGD $11 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (SGD $1,544) | SGD $922 | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U20 (SGD $0.64) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,214 (SGD $70) | SGD $185 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (SGD $7) | SGD $16 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,425 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Singapore
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