Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U658 (£14) | £14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U427 (£9) | £6 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (£4.11) | £3.35 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (£0.88) | £1.06 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U168 (£3.47) | £3.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (£2.24) | £1.89 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (£5.83) | £3.79 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (£1.61) | £1.95 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (£1.14) | £0.95 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (£1.85) | £1.72 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (£2.63) | £2.20 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (£1.53) | £1.05 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U41,935 (£868) | £1,797 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (£531) | £1,257 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (£77) | £218 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (£551) | £1,075 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (£382) | £756 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (£50) | £119 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (£31) | £26 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (£369) | £302 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (£131) | £87 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (£5.29) | £6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U310 (£6) | £14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (£70) | £61 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (£95) | £67 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (£87) | £69 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (£24,989) | £25,499 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (£1.54) | £1.65 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (£49) | £78 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (£7) | £3.52 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (£11) | £10 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (£8) | £3.35 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (£3.13) | £1.70 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (£7) | £3.55 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (£2.16) | £2.29 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (£2.54) | £1.72 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (£11) | £14 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Uruguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (£29) | £36 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (£14) | £19 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (£25) | £148 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (£48) | £60 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (£9) | £9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (£4.16) | £3.25 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (£3.89) | £4.67 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (£1,112) | £433 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (£58) | £33 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (£4.14) | £13 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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