Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 81% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U441 (71TL) | 36TL | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U295 (47TL) | 23TL | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U143 (23TL) | 12TL | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U30 (4.86TL) | 4.55TL | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U95 (15TL) | 11TL | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U82 (13TL) | 5.34TL | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U176 (28TL) | 18TL | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U59 (9TL) | 4.77TL | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U44 (7TL) | 4.16TL | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (11TL) | 11TL | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U245 (39TL) | 64TL | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U98 (16TL) | 5.06TL | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U51 (8TL) | 2.04TL | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 71% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,783 (5,555TL) | 3,221TL | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,063 (3,524TL) | 1,934TL | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,899 (623TL) | 522TL | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U24,708 (3,946TL) | 2,242TL | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,007 (2,557TL) | 1,416TL | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,375 (539TL) | 392TL | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,161 (185TL) | 63TL | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,832 (2,209TL) | 2,298TL | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,325 (691TL) | 561TL | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U264 (42TL) | 29TL | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U221 (35TL) | 25TL | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 56% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U2,707 (432TL) | 242TL | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,439 (230TL) | 156TL | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,389 (541TL) | 395TL | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,532 (564TL) | 319TL | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 31% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,073,190 (171,405TL) | 165,152TL | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U54 (9TL) | 7TL | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,832 (293TL) | 177TL | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 51% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U276 (44TL) | 16TL | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U486 (78TL) | 27TL | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,075 (172TL) | 196TL | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U288 (46TL) | 21TL | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U138 (22TL) | 18TL | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U224 (36TL) | 17TL | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U78 (12TL) | 9TL | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U94 (15TL) | 15TL | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U352 (56TL) | 34TL | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 42% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U870 (139TL) | 104TL | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U548 (88TL) | 45TL | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,154 (184TL) | 163TL | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,915 (306TL) | 212TL | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U243 (39TL) | 42TL | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U145 (23TL) | 14TL | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U164 (26TL) | 20TL | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,471 (3,908TL) | 2,990TL | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (1.08TL) | 0.75TL | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,941 (310TL) | 186TL | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U154 (25TL) | 16TL | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in Turkey
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