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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

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.02 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 1.56 EUR (1.75 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Uruguay.

2.22 EUR
1.56 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.3 USD) in Mexico and 1.96 EUR (2.21 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.96 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.57 EUR (9.64 USD) in Mexico and 8.96 EUR (10.08 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Mexico.

8.57 EUR
8.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.06 EUR (11.31 USD) in Mexico and 6.38 EUR (7.18 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Uruguay.

10.06 EUR
6.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.82 EUR (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 8.06 EUR (9.07 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Mexico.

5.82 EUR
8.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 3.83 EUR (4.31 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Mexico.

3.20 EUR
3.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (1.98 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3 EUR (3.37 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

1.77 EUR
3.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 2.3 EUR (2.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Uruguay.

2.36 EUR
2.30 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.31 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 18.29 EUR (20.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Uruguay.

21.31 EUR
18.29 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Mexico.

0.87 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.08 EUR (2.34 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.08 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.22 EUR (8.12 USD) in Mexico and 9.46 EUR (10.65 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Mexico.

7.22 EUR
9.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Uruguay.

1.19 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 0% lower in Uruguay.

1.32 EUR
1.32 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.29 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.11 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Uruguay.

1.29 EUR
0.99 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Uruguay.

1.42 EUR
1.28 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 EUR (1.34 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Uruguay.

1.26 EUR
1.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.61 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 11.36 EUR (12.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Uruguay.

11.61 EUR
11.36 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 2.25 EUR (2.53 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Mexico.

1.39 EUR
2.25 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.46 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
1.30 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.42 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 3.22 EUR (3.63 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Mexico.

2.42 EUR
3.22 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 1.49 EUR (1.67 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.29 EUR (2.57 USD) in Mexico and 2.55 EUR (2.87 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Mexico.

2.29 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.81 USD) in Mexico and 3.19 EUR (3.59 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Uruguay.

3.39 EUR
3.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.87 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mexico and 8.51 EUR (9.57 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 31% lower in Mexico.

5.87 EUR
8.51 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.74 EUR (39.09 USD) in Mexico and 42.55 EUR (47.87 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Mexico.

34.74 EUR
42.55 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.86 EUR (7.71 USD) in Mexico and 11.7 EUR (13.17 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Mexico.

6.86 EUR
11.70 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.33 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mexico.

0.65 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times less for fuel in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.21 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Uruguay.

1.17 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.62 EUR (1.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
1.62 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.47 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.91 EUR (15.65 USD) in Mexico and 38.3 EUR (43.09 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Mexico.

13.91 EUR
38.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.15 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
1.02 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.49 EUR (6.17 USD) in Mexico and 9.57 EUR (10.77 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

5.49 EUR
9.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.81 EUR (2.03 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
1.81 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.44 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNUYUUSD

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 4.11 EUR (4.63 USD) in Mexico and 7.66 EUR (8.62 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Mexico.

4.11 EUR
7.66 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.95 EUR (46.07 USD) in Mexico and 41.34 EUR (46.51 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

40.95 EUR
41.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.63 EUR (20.96 USD) in Mexico and 24.58 EUR (27.65 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Mexico.

18.63 EUR
24.58 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.31 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 697.66 EUR (784.9 USD) in Mexico and 492.26 EUR (553.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Uruguay.

697.66 EUR
492.26 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 422.38 EUR (475.2 USD) in Mexico and 409.41 EUR (460.61 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Uruguay.

422.38 EUR
409.41 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 1358 EUR (1527.81 USD) in Mexico and 804.68 EUR (905.3 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Uruguay.

1 358 EUR
804.68 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 792.81 EUR (891.96 USD) in Mexico and 782.63 EUR (880.49 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Uruguay.

792.81 EUR
782.63 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.02 times more 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 2400 EUR (2700.01 USD) in Mexico and 2174 EUR (2446.12 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Uruguay.

2 400 EUR
2 174 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 1565 EUR (1760.3 USD) in Mexico and 1704 EUR (1916.77 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Mexico.

1 565 EUR
1 704 EUR

Salary

EURMXNUYUUSD

Mexico vs. Uruguay - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.31 times lower than in Uruguay.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 603.87 EUR (679.38 USD) in Mexico and 793.01 EUR (892.18 USD) in Uruguay. The average salary is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

603.87 EUR
793.01 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNUYUUSD

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

One star

21.1 EUR
-

Two stars

85.8 EUR
54.4 EUR

Three stars

125 EUR
199 EUR

Four stars

261 EUR
166 EUR

Five stars

712 EUR
259 EUR

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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