Cost of Living in Uruguay
Summary of cost of living in Uruguay:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,128.5$ (129,966.3$U), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 877.3$ (36,446.8$U), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Uruguay is, on average, 22.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Uruguay is, on average, 66.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 700.00 $U | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,200.00 $U | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 470.00 $U | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 156.00 $U | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 $U | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 169.89 $U | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 97.02 $U | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 74.58 $U | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 182.24 $U | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 98.72 $U | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 29.92 $U | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 176.19 $U | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 253.36 $U | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 195.59 $U | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.39 $U | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 52.82 $U | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 44.67 $U | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 27.73 $U | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 61.23 $U | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 37.08 $U | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 37.72 $U | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 52.77 $U | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 70.17 $U | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 320.00 $U | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 93.32 $U | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.65 $U | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 210.00 $U | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 $U | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,800.00 $U | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 $U | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 104.61 $U | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 450.00 $U | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 294.95 $U | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,600,000.00 $U | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,577,298.58 $U | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,843.15 $U | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 721.62 $U | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,732.26 $U | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,249.41 $U | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 772.22 $U | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 410.00 $U | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,109.53 $U | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 351,043.97 $U | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,662.93 $U | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,009.69 $U | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,730.31 $U | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,819.21 $U | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 24,745.41 $U | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 19,183.06 $U | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 41,846.58 $U | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 32,375.93 $U | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,728.58 $U | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,397.08 $U | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 38,653.97 $U | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.45 |
Prices in Uruguay
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Last update: 22 May 2025
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Last update: 22 May 2025
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