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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Uruguay

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.37 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Uruguay.

3.91 EUR
1.55 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Uruguay.

2.83 EUR
1.96 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.85 EUR (63.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.93 EUR (10.47 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Uruguay.

53.85 EUR
8.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.89 EUR (16.28 USD) in Switzerland and 6.37 EUR (7.46 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Uruguay.

13.89 EUR
6.37 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.17 EUR (33.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8.04 EUR (9.43 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Uruguay.

28.17 EUR
8.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 EUR (4.48 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Uruguay.

9.62 EUR
3.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Uruguay.

2.19 EUR
1.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.99 EUR (3.5 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Uruguay.

6.41 EUR
2.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.69 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Uruguay.

2.91 EUR
2.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.48 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 17.56 EUR (20.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Switzerland.

14.48 EUR
17.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Uruguay.

2.39 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.43 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Uruguay.

3.21 EUR
2.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.56 EUR (32.31 USD) in Switzerland and 9.44 EUR (11.06 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Uruguay.

27.56 EUR
9.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Uruguay.

1.79 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Uruguay.

2.41 EUR
1.32 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Uruguay.

3.23 EUR
0.99 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Uruguay.

2.59 EUR
1.28 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Uruguay.

3.54 EUR
1.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.16 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 10.9 EUR (12.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Uruguay.

17.16 EUR
10.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.24 EUR (2.63 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Uruguay.

4.60 EUR
2.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Uruguay.

1.42 EUR
1.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.72 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 3.22 EUR (3.77 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Uruguay.

5.68 EUR
3.22 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Uruguay.

4.75 EUR
1.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.99 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uruguay.

8.55 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 EUR (3.73 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Uruguay.

7.48 EUR
3.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (18.78 USD) in Switzerland and 8.49 EUR (9.95 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 47% lower in Uruguay.

16.03 EUR
8.49 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.21 EUR (150.27 USD) in Switzerland and 42.45 EUR (49.75 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uruguay.

128.21 EUR
42.45 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.71 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 11.67 EUR (13.68 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Uruguay.

26.71 EUR
11.67 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Uruguay.

4.42 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.81 EUR
1.03 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Uruguay.

1.75 EUR
1.55 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.86 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.23 EUR (113.95 USD) in Switzerland and 38.2 EUR (44.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Uruguay.

97.23 EUR
38.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Uruguay.

4.70 EUR
1.02 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.47 EUR (100.18 USD) in Switzerland and 9.55 EUR (11.19 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Uruguay.

85.47 EUR
9.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Uruguay.

5.34 EUR
1.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Uruguay.

7.21 EUR
1.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.37 EUR (25.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.64 EUR (8.96 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Uruguay.

21.37 EUR
7.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.25 EUR (109.3 USD) in Switzerland and 41.24 EUR (48.33 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Uruguay.

93.25 EUR
41.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.74 EUR (50.09 USD) in Switzerland and 24.52 EUR (28.73 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Uruguay.

42.74 EUR
24.52 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.44 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2230 EUR (2613.53 USD) in Switzerland and 491.07 EUR (575.56 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 78% lower in Uruguay.

2 230 EUR
491.07 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1707 EUR (2000.45 USD) in Switzerland and 408.42 EUR (478.69 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Uruguay.

1 707 EUR
408.42 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4140 EUR (4852.74 USD) in Switzerland and 802.73 EUR (940.84 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Uruguay.

4 140 EUR
802.73 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2954 EUR (3462.27 USD) in Switzerland and 780.73 EUR (915.06 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Uruguay.

2 954 EUR
780.73 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.42 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Uruguay.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20531 EUR (24063.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2169 EUR (2542.14 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Uruguay.

20 531 EUR
2 169 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12062 EUR (14137.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1700 EUR (1992.02 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Uruguay.

12 062 EUR
1 700 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.59 times higher than in Uruguay.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7960.52 USD) in Switzerland and 791.09 EUR (927.2 USD) in Uruguay. The average salary is 88.4% lower in Uruguay.

6 792 EUR
791.09 EUR

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. Uruguay - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
52.3 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
191 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
159 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
249 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Uruguay: 4 cities, 53 hotels

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