Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay

Summary of cost of living in Montevideo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $U164,982
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $U76,577
  • Montevideo is the 3rd most expensive city in Latin America (3 out of 24)
  • Cost of living in Montevideo is more expensive than in 59% of cities in the World (61 out of 148)
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List of prices in Montevideo
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $U794
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $U520
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $U221
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $U49
12 eggs, large $U203
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $U129
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $U345
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $U122
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $U82
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $U93
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $U388
2 liters of coca-cola $U151
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $U82
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $U60,617
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $U33,864
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $U4,686
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $U36,809
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $U24,237
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $U2,928
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $U1,212
40” flat screen tv $U14,502
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $U5,426
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $U325
Hourly rate for cleaning help $U314
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $U3,390
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $U1,800
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $U5,409
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $U5,331
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $U971,528
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $U81
Monthly ticket public transport $U2,435
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $U601
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $U384
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $U714
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $U2,901
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $U279
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $U161
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $U303
4 rolls of toilet paper $U129
Tube of toothpaste $U137
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $U725
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $U1,722
2 tickets to the movies $U782
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $U1,164
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $U2,641
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $U399
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $U214
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $U168
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $U48,346
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $U13
1 month of gym membership in business district $U2,529
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $U219
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 982 prices entered by 74 different people.
Latest price update: April 21, 2025

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Montevideo position in our World Ranking

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61st
out of 148
latin america
3rd
out of 24

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