Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 22% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U681 (€16) | €17 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U431 (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (€5.00) | €3.78 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (€0.99) | €0.97 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U164 (€3.90) | €2.93 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U109 (€2.59) | €2.07 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U278 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (€1.84) | €2.06 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U56 (€1.33) | €1.21 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (€2.13) | €0.97 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U344 (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (€3.08) | €1.93 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U75 (€1.78) | €0.97 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U43,171 (€1,026) | €1,172 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,406 (€604) | €806 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,628 (€86) | €126 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,056 (€643) | €784 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,420 (€438) | €567 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,572 (€61) | €86 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,494 (€35) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U18,658 (€443) | €359 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,246 (€148) | €99 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U263 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U313 (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,487 (€83) | €77 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,772 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,483 (€107) | €87 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,174 (€99) | €91 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,204,590 (€28,629) | €25,143 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (€1.77) | €1.79 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,307 (€55) | €34 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U579 (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,522 (€36) | €66 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (€8) | €3.84 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (€3.59) | €2.47 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U333 (€8) | €2.95 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U102 (€2.42) | €1.74 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U142 (€3.37) | €1.99 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U493 (€12) | €18 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Uruguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,355 (€32) | €32 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U657 (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,265 (€30) | €53 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (€55) | €47 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U198 (€4.70) | €2.57 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (€3.92) | €4.39 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,909 (€1,305) | €452 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (€0.11) | €0.21 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,644 (€63) | €46 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (€4.77) | €5.04 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 14% more expensive than in Spain
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