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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 1.06 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.6 EUR (3.02 USD) in Mexico and 2.73 EUR (3.17 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Mexico.

2.60 EUR
2.73 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Mexico.

1.59 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.39 EUR (12.06 USD) in Mexico and 10.03 EUR (11.64 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Uruguay.

10.39 EUR
10.03 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.41 EUR (10.92 USD) in Mexico and 8.77 EUR (10.18 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Uruguay.

9.41 EUR
8.77 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.47 EUR (8.68 USD) in Mexico and 9.93 EUR (11.53 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Mexico.

7.47 EUR
9.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.76 EUR (4.37 USD) in Mexico and 4.6 EUR (5.35 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Mexico.

3.76 EUR
4.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.51 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Mexico.

1.50 EUR
2.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.27 EUR (2.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 4.34 EUR (5.04 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Mexico.

2.27 EUR
4.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.15 EUR (3.66 USD) in Mexico and 2.71 EUR (3.15 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14% lower in Uruguay.

3.15 EUR
2.71 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.65 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 17.73 EUR (20.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Uruguay.

20.65 EUR
17.73 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Uruguay.

1.22 EUR
1.21 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.34 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Mexico.

2.34 EUR
2.50 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.74 EUR (10.14 USD) in Mexico and 12.16 EUR (14.12 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Mexico.

8.74 EUR
12.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Uruguay.

1.49 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in Mexico and 1.72 EUR (1.99 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 14% lower in Uruguay.

2.00 EUR
1.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Uruguay.

1.89 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.9 EUR (2.21 USD) in Mexico and 1.9 EUR (2.21 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 0% lower in Uruguay.

1.90 EUR
1.90 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Mexico and 1.45 EUR (1.68 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Uruguay.

1.72 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.25 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 11.01 EUR (12.78 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Uruguay.

11.25 EUR
11.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in Mexico and 3.21 EUR (3.73 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Mexico.

1.80 EUR
3.21 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.98 EUR (1.14 USD) in Mexico and 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Mexico.

0.98 EUR
1.55 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.15 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.31 EUR (3.84 USD) in Mexico and 3.73 EUR (4.33 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Mexico.

3.31 EUR
3.73 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in Mexico and 2.03 EUR (2.35 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Mexico.

1.53 EUR
2.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.82 EUR (3.28 USD) in Mexico and 3.95 EUR (4.58 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

2.82 EUR
3.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.23 EUR (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 3.29 EUR (3.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Uruguay.

4.23 EUR
3.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.47 EUR (9.83 USD) in Mexico and 10.96 EUR (12.73 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Mexico.

8.47 EUR
10.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47.03 EUR (54.61 USD) in Mexico and 51.52 EUR (59.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Mexico.

47.03 EUR
51.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.76 EUR (13.65 USD) in Mexico and 14.9 EUR (17.29 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Mexico.

11.76 EUR
14.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 1.43 EUR (1.65 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Mexico.

1.02 EUR
1.43 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times less for fuel in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Uruguay.

1.20 EUR
1.05 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
1.71 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.07 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Uruguay.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.93 EUR (19.66 USD) in Mexico and 55.91 EUR (64.91 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mexico.

16.93 EUR
55.91 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 72% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.75 EUR (5.52 USD) in Mexico and 11.04 EUR (12.82 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 57% lower in Mexico.

4.75 EUR
11.04 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
2.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Mexico.

1.18 EUR
1.41 EUR

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 5.64 EUR (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 9.43 EUR (10.95 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

5.64 EUR
9.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.15 EUR (59.39 USD) in Mexico and 54.34 EUR (63.1 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Mexico.

51.15 EUR
54.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.37 EUR (25.97 USD) in Mexico and 15.62 EUR (18.14 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Uruguay.

22.37 EUR
15.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.72 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 918.98 EUR (1066.99 USD) in Mexico and 555.73 EUR (645.23 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Uruguay.

918.98 EUR
555.73 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 582.34 EUR (676.12 USD) in Mexico and 439.56 EUR (510.35 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Uruguay.

582.34 EUR
439.56 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 1979 EUR (2297.97 USD) in Mexico and 974.51 EUR (1131.45 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Uruguay.

1 979 EUR
974.51 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 1161 EUR (1347.43 USD) in Mexico and 735.64 EUR (854.11 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Uruguay.

1 161 EUR
735.64 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.09 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 3125 EUR (3628.33 USD) in Mexico and 2904 EUR (3371.52 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Uruguay.

3 125 EUR
2 904 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 2165 EUR (2513.27 USD) in Mexico and 2840 EUR (3297.11 USD) in Uruguay. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

2 165 EUR
2 840 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Uruguay - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.16 times lower than in Uruguay.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 788.75 EUR (915.78 USD) in Mexico and 917.57 EUR (1065.35 USD) in Uruguay. The average salary is 14% lower in Mexico.

788.75 EUR
917.57 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.5 EUR
-

Two stars

83.2 EUR
52.8 EUR

Three stars

121 EUR
193 EUR

Four stars

253 EUR
160 EUR

Five stars

690 EUR
251 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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