Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Sweden
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U718 (192 kr) | 141 kr | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U436 (117 kr) | 101 kr | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U192 (51 kr) | 67 kr | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U45 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $U194 (52 kr) | 44 kr | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U115 (31 kr) | 42 kr | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U315 (84 kr) | 55 kr | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U104 (28 kr) | 33 kr | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U72 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U384 (103 kr) | 118 kr | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U143 (38 kr) | 24 kr | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U76 (20 kr) | 18 kr | + 15% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Uruguay is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U46,277 (12,399 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U29,092 (7,795 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,475 (1,199 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U29,388 (7,874 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,732 (5,555 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,592 (962 kr) | 410 kr | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,190 (319 kr) | 324 kr | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U15,230 (4,081 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,268 (1,411 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U292 (78 kr) | 109 kr | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U320 (86 kr) | 288 kr | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,732 (1,000 kr) | 879 kr | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,612 (432 kr) | 453 kr | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,920 (1,318 kr) | 1,017 kr | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,112 (1,102 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,134,090 (303,862 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,227 (597 kr) | 917 kr | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Uruguay is 10% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U343 (92 kr) | 56 kr | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U537 (144 kr) | 259 kr | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,526 (677 kr) | 277 kr | + 144% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (75 kr) | 40 kr | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (40 kr) | 36 kr | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U320 (86 kr) | 36 kr | + 137% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U119 (32 kr) | 41 kr | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (44 kr) | 20 kr | + 124% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U520 (139 kr) | 316 kr | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Uruguay is 26% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Uruguay | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 (416 kr) | 488 kr | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U643 (172 kr) | 317 kr | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,506 (403 kr) | 944 kr | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,858 (766 kr) | 904 kr | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U367 (98 kr) | 147 kr | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U213 (57 kr) | 44 kr | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U182 (49 kr) | 72 kr | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U47,968 (12,852 kr) | 6,541 kr | + 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (2.02 kr) | 8 kr | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,984 (799 kr) | 439 kr | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U205 (55 kr) | 70 kr | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,179 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 21% cheaper than in Sweden
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