Cost of living in Uruguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U547 ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U341 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 ($4.04) | $4.22 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U35 ($0.82) | $0.89 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U117 ($2.78) | $2.94 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U71 ($1.67) | $4.08 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U217 ($5.14) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 ($1.47) | $3.29 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U52 ($1.22) | $1.67 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U71 ($1.68) | $3.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U326 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U109 ($2.60) | $1.97 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U58 ($1.37) | $2.01 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U35,268 ($837) | $2,197 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U23,657 ($561) | $1,541 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,077 ($120) | $178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,773 ($540) | $1,528 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,691 ($396) | $1,110 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,650 ($110) | $109 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,271 ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U15,729 ($373) | $271 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 ($140) | $127 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 ($5.86) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U218 ($5.18) | $21 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,122 ($74) | $47 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,633 ($39) | $43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,646 ($87) | $86 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,906 ($93) | $108 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,208,400 ($28,679) | $23,483 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 ($1.32) | $0.64 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,108 ($50) | $75 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 ($49) | $111 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 ($8) | $7 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 ($3.24) | $3.38 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 ($6) | $4.93 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 ($1.91) | $3.62 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 ($2.98) | $1.82 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U415 ($10) | $21 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 ($24) | $45 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 ($14) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 ($38) | $212 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 ($52) | $78 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 ($4.27) | $4.96 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 ($4.01) | $5.74 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 ($591) | $410 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 ($0.20) | $0.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 ($4.32) | $8 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 33% cheaper than in United States
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