Cost of Living in Uruguay
Summary of cost of living in Uruguay:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,242.4$ (129,003.2$U), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 894.5$ (35,588.2$U), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Uruguay is, on average, 20.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Uruguay is, on average, 65.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 668.19 $U | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,200.00 $U | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 475.00 $U | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 160.00 $U | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 $U | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 171.85 $U | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 89.88 $U | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 71.63 $U | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 48.56 $U | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 99.39 $U | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 30.70 $U | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 178.81 $U | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 246.93 $U | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 199.81 $U | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 206.76 $U | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 53.78 $U | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 46.44 $U | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 27.21 $U | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 62.60 $U | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 38.05 $U | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 39.10 $U | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 54.39 $U | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 70.64 $U | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350.00 $U | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 95.15 $U | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 120.35 $U | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 220.00 $U | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 $U | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,800.00 $U | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 $U | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 104.61 $U | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 450.00 $U | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 77.55 $U | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,600,000.00 $U | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,582,231.10 $U | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,084.00 $U | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 764.78 $U | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,726.09 $U | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,084.22 $U | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 772.22 $U | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 400.00 $U | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 19,040.77 $U | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 358,727.82 $U | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,785.81 $U | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,138.52 $U | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,753.64 $U | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,830.37 $U | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 24,541.33 $U | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 19,311.99 $U | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 41,021.17 $U | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 31,247.40 $U | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,994.73 $U | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,701.71 $U | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,914.89 $U | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.25 |
Prices in Uruguay
This country had 1664 entries in the past 12 months by 160 different contributors.
Last update: 17 November 2025
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Last update: 17 November 2025
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Uruguay
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Uruguay
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