Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 27% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U633 (SGD $22) | SGD $21 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U417 (SGD $15) | SGD $13 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U217 (SGD $8) | SGD $10 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 (SGD $1.41) | SGD $4.43 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U161 (SGD $5.64) | SGD $5.29 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U114 (SGD $3.99) | SGD $4.91 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U267 (SGD $9) | SGD $20 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U69 (SGD $2.43) | SGD $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U51 (SGD $1.79) | SGD $4.56 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (SGD $3.12) | SGD $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U313 (SGD $11) | SGD $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U128 (SGD $4.48) | SGD $4.49 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U63 (SGD $2.21) | SGD $3.64 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 79% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,781 (SGD $1,498) | SGD $9,776 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U24,449 (SGD $856) | SGD $7,321 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,685 (SGD $129) | SGD $296 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,573 (SGD $931) | SGD $5,680 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,091 (SGD $634) | SGD $4,894 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,393 (SGD $84) | SGD $217 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,590 (SGD $56) | SGD $46 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U19,831 (SGD $695) | SGD $771 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,243 (SGD $219) | SGD $252 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U229 (SGD $8) | SGD $16 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U296 (SGD $10) | SGD $24 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 37% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,651 (SGD $93) | SGD $145 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,401 (SGD $49) | SGD $87 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,582 (SGD $160) | SGD $181 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,877 (SGD $136) | SGD $221 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 55% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,091,840 (SGD $38,240) | SGD $140,409 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (SGD $2.58) | SGD $3.36 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (SGD $81) | SGD $154 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 28% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (SGD $12) | SGD $14 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U541 (SGD $19) | SGD $20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,251 (SGD $44) | SGD $99 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U386 (SGD $14) | SGD $15 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U146 (SGD $5.13) | SGD $7 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U279 (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U76 (SGD $2.65) | SGD $3.55 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U140 (SGD $4.90) | SGD $5.11 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U470 (SGD $16) | SGD $45 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 43% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uruguay | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U972 (SGD $34) | SGD $79 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U665 (SGD $23) | SGD $37 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,344 (SGD $47) | SGD $280 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,313 (SGD $81) | SGD $190 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U310 (SGD $11) | SGD $27 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U185 (SGD $6) | SGD $8 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U164 (SGD $5.76) | SGD $12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,246 (SGD $1,795) | SGD $1,092 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U6 (SGD $0.21) | SGD $0.35 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,234 (SGD $78) | SGD $226 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U194 (SGD $7) | SGD $16 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,291 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 60% cheaper than in Singapore
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