Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Sweden
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 16% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U676 (190 kr) | 143 kr | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U474 (133 kr) | 100 kr | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U191 (54 kr) | 67 kr | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U46 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $U193 (54 kr) | 45 kr | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U118 (33 kr) | 42 kr | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U314 (88 kr) | 55 kr | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U109 (30 kr) | 33 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U74 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (26 kr) | 20 kr | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U417 (117 kr) | 118 kr | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U144 (40 kr) | 24 kr | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U80 (22 kr) | 18 kr | + 27% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 37% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,826 (12,856 kr) | 21,527 kr | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U27,860 (7,816 kr) | 15,046 kr | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,688 (1,315 kr) | 2,510 kr | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,577 (9,419 kr) | 14,106 kr | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,883 (5,858 kr) | 9,756 kr | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,489 (979 kr) | 391 kr | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,074 (301 kr) | 324 kr | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U20,739 (5,818 kr) | 4,699 kr | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,305 (1,488 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U280 (79 kr) | 109 kr | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U317 (89 kr) | 288 kr | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,821 (1,072 kr) | 879 kr | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,514 (425 kr) | 453 kr | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,788 (1,343 kr) | 1,017 kr | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,054 (1,137 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,134,090 (318,146 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,227 (625 kr) | 902 kr | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U315 (88 kr) | 56 kr | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U537 (151 kr) | 259 kr | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,526 (709 kr) | 252 kr | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (78 kr) | 40 kr | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (42 kr) | 36 kr | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (90 kr) | 36 kr | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U119 (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U169 (47 kr) | 18 kr | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U520 (146 kr) | 318 kr | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,506 (422 kr) | 441 kr | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U643 (180 kr) | 322 kr | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,506 (422 kr) | 944 kr | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,938 (824 kr) | 904 kr | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U367 (103 kr) | 150 kr | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U213 (60 kr) | 44 kr | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U182 (51 kr) | 72 kr | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U51,804 (14,533 kr) | 6,541 kr | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (2.12 kr) | 8 kr | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U3,273 (918 kr) | 439 kr | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U205 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 16% cheaper than in Sweden
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