- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 118% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U351 (58TL) | 30TL | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U277 (45TL) | 19TL | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U168 (28TL) | 10TL | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (4.55TL) | 3.77TL | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (15TL) | 10TL | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U85 (14TL) | 4.52TL | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U173 (28TL) | 15TL | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U72 (12TL) | 4.11TL | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (9TL) | 2.99TL | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (12TL) | 8TL | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U228 (38TL) | 52TL | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U93 (15TL) | 4.09TL | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U53 (9TL) | 1.92TL | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 94% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U34,915 (5,731TL) | 2,933TL | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U21,940 (3,601TL) | 1,762TL | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,960 (650TL) | 395TL | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U22,404 (3,677TL) | 2,144TL | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U15,834 (2,599TL) | 1,274TL | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U3,967 (651TL) | 292TL | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U911 (150TL) | 53TL | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U14,381 (2,361TL) | 1,824TL | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,048 (664TL) | 402TL | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (50TL) | 23TL | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U202 (33TL) | 23TL | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 105% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,812 (462TL) | 184TL | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,752 (288TL) | 147TL | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,132 (514TL) | 311TL | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,666 (602TL) | 248TL | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (143,595TL) | 128,093TL | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U52 (9TL) | 6TL | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,660 (272TL) | 180TL | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 104% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U263 (43TL) | 13TL | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (105TL) | 21TL | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,389 (228TL) | 153TL | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (41TL) | 17TL | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U149 (24TL) | 14TL | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U204 (33TL) | 13TL | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U69 (11TL) | 7TL | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U101 (17TL) | 12TL | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U297 (49TL) | 27TL | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 70% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U909 (149TL) | 86TL | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U587 (96TL) | 37TL | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (156TL) | 140TL | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,975 (324TL) | 175TL | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U190 (31TL) | 35TL | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U120 (20TL) | 12TL | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U140 (23TL) | 16TL | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U23,009 (3,777TL) | 2,208TL | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (1.09TL) | 0.66TL | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,677 (275TL) | 155TL | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U140 (23TL) | 13TL | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 75% more expensive than in Turkey
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