Cost of living in Punta del Este, Uruguay

Summary of cost of living in Punta del Este

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $U120,104
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $U50,041
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Punta del Este
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $U1,252
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $U363
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $U181
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $U46
12 eggs, large $U170
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $U87
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $U286
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $U76
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $U58
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $U85
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $U275
2 liters of coca-cola $U129
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $U69
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $U34,110
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $U19,804
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $U3,411
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $U23,993
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $U15,838
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $U2,743
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $U1,088
40” flat screen tv $U15,456
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $U4,613
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $U308
Hourly rate for cleaning help $U311
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $U2,116
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $U1,650
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $U3,732
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $U3,156
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $U876,426
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $U70
Monthly ticket public transport $U1,395
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $U295
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $U542
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $U944
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $U1,430
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $U527
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $U123
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $U154
4 rolls of toilet paper $U66
Tube of toothpaste $U116
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $U428
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $U1,005
2 tickets to the movies $U502
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $U1,988
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $U2,081
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $U406
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $U101
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $U97
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1 month of gym membership in business district $U2,277
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $U142
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 130 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: March 29, 2023

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