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Cost of Living & Prices:
Uruguay vs. United States

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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Uruguay vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.58 times less for grocery shopping in Uruguay than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.22 PLN (3.1 USD) in Uruguay and 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Uruguay.

12.22 PLN
29.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.71 PLN (2.46 USD) in Uruguay and 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Uruguay.

9.71 PLN
9.94 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.89 PLN (11.38 USD) in Uruguay and 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Uruguay.

44.89 PLN
78.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.26 PLN (9.95 USD) in Uruguay and 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Uruguay.

39.26 PLN
71.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 44.47 PLN (11.27 USD) in Uruguay and 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Uruguay.

44.47 PLN
63.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 20.61 PLN (5.22 USD) in Uruguay and 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Uruguay.

20.61 PLN
74.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.68 PLN (2.45 USD) in Uruguay and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Uruguay.

9.68 PLN
13.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.45 PLN (4.93 USD) for 12 eggs in Uruguay and 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Uruguay.

19.45 PLN
28.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.15 PLN (3.08 USD) in Uruguay and 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Uruguay.

12.15 PLN
15.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 81.2 PLN (20.58 USD) in Uruguay and 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Uruguay.

81.20 PLN
98.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.42 PLN (1.37 USD) in Uruguay and 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Uruguay.

5.42 PLN
11.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 11.2 PLN (2.84 USD) in Uruguay and 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Uruguay.

11.20 PLN
19.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 54.43 PLN (13.8 USD) in Uruguay and 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Uruguay.

54.43 PLN
67.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.94 PLN (1.25 USD) in Uruguay and 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Uruguay.

4.94 PLN
6.27 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.69 PLN (1.95 USD) in Uruguay and 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Uruguay.

7.69 PLN
15.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.81 PLN (1.47 USD) in Uruguay and 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Uruguay.

5.81 PLN
22.57 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.5 PLN (2.16 USD) in Uruguay and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Uruguay.

8.50 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.47 PLN (1.64 USD) in Uruguay and 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Uruguay.

6.47 PLN
32.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 50.43 PLN (12.78 USD) in Uruguay and 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

50.43 PLN
35.43 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.39 PLN (3.65 USD) in Uruguay and 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Uruguay.

14.39 PLN
25.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.96 PLN (1.76 USD) in Uruguay and 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Uruguay.

6.96 PLN
9.82 PLN

Restaurant

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.01 times less for meals in restaurants in Uruguay than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.69 PLN (4.23 USD) in Uruguay and 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Uruguay.

16.69 PLN
23.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.07 PLN (2.3 USD) in Uruguay and 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Uruguay.

9.07 PLN
13.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.67 PLN (4.48 USD) in Uruguay and 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Uruguay.

17.67 PLN
31.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.72 PLN (3.73 USD) in Uruguay and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Uruguay.

14.72 PLN
47.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 49.08 PLN (12.44 USD) in Uruguay and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

49.08 PLN
47.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 230.66 PLN (58.46 USD) in Uruguay and 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Uruguay.

230.66 PLN
552.40 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 66.69 PLN (16.9 USD) in Uruguay and 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Uruguay.

66.69 PLN
102.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.38 PLN (1.62 USD) in Uruguay and 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Uruguay.

6.38 PLN
10.06 PLN

Fuel

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.67 times more for fuel in Uruguay than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.79 PLN (1.22 USD) in Uruguay and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United States.

4.79 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (1.99 USD) in Uruguay and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United States.

7.85 PLN
3.66 PLN

Transportation

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.24 times less for transportation in Uruguay than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 250.29 PLN (63.43 USD) in Uruguay and 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Uruguay.

250.29 PLN
520.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.3 PLN (1.34 USD) in Uruguay and 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Uruguay.

5.30 PLN
11.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 49.42 PLN (12.53 USD) in Uruguay and 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uruguay.

49.42 PLN
165.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.86 PLN (3.26 USD) in Uruguay and 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in the United States.

12.86 PLN
8.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.33 PLN (1.6 USD) in Uruguay and 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Uruguay.

6.33 PLN
19.69 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 42.21 PLN (10.7 USD) in Uruguay and 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Uruguay.

42.21 PLN
78.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 243.29 PLN (61.66 USD) in Uruguay and 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Uruguay.

243.29 PLN
622.51 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 69.93 PLN (17.72 USD) in Uruguay and 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uruguay.

69.93 PLN
256.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.53 times less for renting an apartment in Uruguay than in the United States.

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 2488 PLN (630.53 USD) in Uruguay and 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Uruguay.

2 488 PLN
16 010 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 1968 PLN (498.72 USD) in Uruguay and 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Uruguay.

1 968 PLN
10 035 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 4363 PLN (1105.68 USD) in Uruguay and 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Uruguay.

4 363 PLN
32 439 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 3293 PLN (834.66 USD) in Uruguay and 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Uruguay.

3 293 PLN
20 623 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUYUUSDEUR

Uruguay vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.53 times less for buying an apartment in Uruguay than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13000 PLN (3294.72 USD) in Uruguay and 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Uruguay.

13 000 PLN
68 479 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 12713 PLN (3222.01 USD) in Uruguay and 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Uruguay.

12 713 PLN
48 043 PLN

Salary

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Uruguay vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uruguay is 4.94 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4108 PLN (1041.08 USD) in Uruguay and 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 79.8% lower in Uruguay.

4 108 PLN
20 302 PLN

Hotels

PLNUYUUSDEUR

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

One star

-
409 PLN

Two stars

242 PLN
577 PLN

Three stars

885 PLN
770 PLN

Four stars

735 PLN
996 PLN

Five stars

1 150 PLN
2 371 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Uruguay: 4 cities, 53 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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