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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico 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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Mexico vs. Uruguay - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.05 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.99 PLN (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 11.38 PLN (3.12 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Mexico.

10.99 PLN
11.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.73 PLN (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 9.05 PLN (2.48 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Mexico.

6.73 PLN
9.05 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.85 PLN (12.03 USD) in Mexico and 41.82 PLN (11.47 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Uruguay.

43.85 PLN
41.82 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.71 PLN (10.89 USD) in Mexico and 36.58 PLN (10.03 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Uruguay.

39.71 PLN
36.58 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.54 PLN (8.65 USD) in Mexico and 41.43 PLN (11.36 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

31.54 PLN
41.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.88 PLN (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 19.2 PLN (5.27 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Mexico.

15.88 PLN
19.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.34 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 9.02 PLN (2.47 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mexico.

6.34 PLN
9.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.57 PLN (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 18.12 PLN (4.97 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Mexico.

9.57 PLN
18.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.3 PLN (3.65 USD) in Mexico and 11.32 PLN (3.1 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Uruguay.

13.30 PLN
11.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 87.43 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 75.03 PLN (20.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Uruguay.

87.43 PLN
75.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.16 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 5.05 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Uruguay.

5.16 PLN
5.05 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.9 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 10.44 PLN (2.86 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Mexico.

9.90 PLN
10.44 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.87 PLN (10.11 USD) in Mexico and 50.71 PLN (13.91 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Mexico.

36.87 PLN
50.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 4.6 PLN (1.26 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Uruguay.

6.27 PLN
4.60 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.44 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 7.16 PLN (1.96 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Uruguay.

8.44 PLN
7.16 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.97 PLN (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 5.41 PLN (1.48 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Uruguay.

7.97 PLN
5.41 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.02 PLN (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Uruguay.

8.02 PLN
7.92 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.27 PLN (2 USD) in Mexico and 6.03 PLN (1.65 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Uruguay.

7.27 PLN
6.03 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.62 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 46.6 PLN (12.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Uruguay.

47.62 PLN
46.60 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.59 PLN (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 13.4 PLN (3.68 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Mexico.

7.59 PLN
13.40 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.13 PLN (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 6.48 PLN (1.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Mexico.

4.13 PLN
6.48 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.13 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.98 PLN (3.83 USD) in Mexico and 15.54 PLN (4.26 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 10% lower in Mexico.

13.98 PLN
15.54 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.46 PLN (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 8.45 PLN (2.32 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Mexico.

6.46 PLN
8.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in Mexico and 16.46 PLN (4.51 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

11.91 PLN
16.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.87 PLN (4.9 USD) in Mexico and 13.72 PLN (3.76 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Uruguay.

17.87 PLN
13.72 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.74 PLN (9.8 USD) in Mexico and 45.72 PLN (12.54 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Mexico.

35.74 PLN
45.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 198.54 PLN (54.45 USD) in Mexico and 214.89 PLN (58.94 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Mexico.

198.54 PLN
214.89 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.64 PLN (13.61 USD) in Mexico and 62.13 PLN (17.04 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Mexico.

49.64 PLN
62.13 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.33 PLN (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 5.94 PLN (1.63 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

4.33 PLN
5.94 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times less for fuel in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.07 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.43 PLN (1.22 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Uruguay.

5.07 PLN
4.43 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 7.26 PLN (1.99 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Mexico.

4.95 PLN
7.26 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.03 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.47 PLN (19.6 USD) in Mexico and 233.18 PLN (63.96 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Mexico.

71.47 PLN
233.18 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.39 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 4.94 PLN (1.35 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Mexico.

1.39 PLN
4.94 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.05 PLN (5.5 USD) in Mexico and 46.04 PLN (12.63 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

20.05 PLN
46.04 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 11.98 PLN (3.29 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Mexico.

1.67 PLN
11.98 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.96 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 5.9 PLN (1.62 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Mexico.

4.96 PLN
5.90 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.82 PLN (6.53 USD) in Mexico and 39.32 PLN (10.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Mexico.

23.82 PLN
39.32 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 215.91 PLN (59.22 USD) in Mexico and 226.66 PLN (62.17 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Mexico.

215.91 PLN
226.66 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 94.42 PLN (25.9 USD) in Mexico and 65.15 PLN (17.87 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 31% lower in Uruguay.

94.42 PLN
65.15 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.74 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico 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 3879 PLN (1063.97 USD) in Mexico and 2318 PLN (635.72 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Uruguay.

3 879 PLN
2 318 PLN

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 2458 PLN (674.21 USD) in Mexico and 1833 PLN (502.83 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Uruguay.

2 458 PLN
1 833 PLN

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 8355 PLN (2291.46 USD) in Mexico and 4064 PLN (1114.79 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Uruguay.

8 355 PLN
4 064 PLN

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 4899 PLN (1343.62 USD) in Mexico and 3068 PLN (841.53 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Uruguay.

4 899 PLN
3 068 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.07 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico 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 13191 PLN (3618.06 USD) in Mexico and 12111 PLN (3321.86 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Uruguay.

13 191 PLN
12 111 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9137 PLN (2506.15 USD) in Mexico and 11844 PLN (3248.55 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Mexico.

9 137 PLN
11 844 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.15 times lower than in Uruguay.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3329 PLN (913.19 USD) in Mexico and 3827 PLN (1049.66 USD) in Uruguay. The average salary is 13% lower in Mexico.

3 329 PLN
3 827 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.7 PLN
-

Two stars

352 PLN
223 PLN

Three stars

511 PLN
817 PLN

Four stars

1 070 PLN
679 PLN

Five stars

2 920 PLN
1 062 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Uruguay: 4 cities, 53 hotels

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