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Cost of Living & Prices:
Uruguay vs. United States

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Grocery

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Uruguay vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.82 times less for grocery shopping in Uruguay than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in Uruguay and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.53 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.93 EUR (2.21 USD) in Uruguay and 2.09 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Uruguay.

1.93 EUR
2.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.82 EUR (10.06 USD) in Uruguay and 18.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Uruguay.

8.82 EUR
18.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.28 EUR (7.17 USD) in Uruguay and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Uruguay.

6.28 EUR
15.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.93 EUR (9.05 USD) in Uruguay and 15.27 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Uruguay.

7.93 EUR
15.27 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.77 EUR (4.3 USD) in Uruguay and 14.02 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Uruguay.

3.77 EUR
14.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) in Uruguay and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.74 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.95 EUR (3.37 USD) for 12 eggs in Uruguay and 4.15 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Uruguay.

2.95 EUR
4.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Uruguay and 3.44 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Uruguay.

2.26 EUR
3.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.04 EUR (20.58 USD) in Uruguay and 21.9 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Uruguay.

18.04 EUR
21.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Uruguay and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Uruguay.

0.91 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.04 EUR (2.33 USD) in Uruguay and 3.74 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Uruguay.

2.04 EUR
3.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.31 EUR (10.63 USD) in Uruguay and 14.65 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Uruguay.

9.31 EUR
14.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Uruguay and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Uruguay.

0.91 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Uruguay and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Uruguay.

1.30 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Uruguay and 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Uruguay.

0.97 EUR
4.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Uruguay and 3.73 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Uruguay.

1.26 EUR
3.73 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.17 EUR (1.34 USD) in Uruguay and 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Uruguay.

1.17 EUR
7.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.2 EUR (12.78 USD) in Uruguay and 7.87 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

11.20 EUR
7.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Uruguay and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Uruguay.

2.22 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Uruguay and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Uruguay.

1.28 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.98 times less for meals in restaurants in Uruguay than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.17 EUR (3.62 USD) in Uruguay and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Uruguay.

3.17 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.46 EUR (1.67 USD) in Uruguay and 2.45 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Uruguay.

1.46 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.51 EUR (2.87 USD) in Uruguay and 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Uruguay.

2.51 EUR
7.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.14 EUR (3.58 USD) in Uruguay and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Uruguay.

3.14 EUR
8.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.38 EUR (9.56 USD) in Uruguay and 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Uruguay.

8.38 EUR
10.52 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.88 EUR (47.78 USD) in Uruguay and 87.65 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Uruguay.

41.88 EUR
87.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.52 EUR (13.14 USD) in Uruguay and 21.91 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Uruguay.

11.52 EUR
21.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.16 EUR (1.33 USD) in Uruguay and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Uruguay.

1.16 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times more for fuel in Uruguay than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Uruguay and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in the United States.

1.06 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.59 EUR (1.82 USD) in Uruguay and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

1.59 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.88 times less for transportation in Uruguay than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.7 EUR (43 USD) in Uruguay and 113.07 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Uruguay.

37.70 EUR
113.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Uruguay and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.01 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.42 EUR (10.75 USD) in Uruguay and 26.3 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Uruguay.

9.42 EUR
26.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.78 EUR (2.03 USD) in Uruguay and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United States.

1.78 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Uruguay and 3.94 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Uruguay.

1.26 EUR
3.94 EUR

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 7.54 EUR (8.6 USD) in Uruguay and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Uruguay.

7.54 EUR
15.78 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.69 EUR (46.42 USD) in Uruguay and 86.13 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Uruguay.

40.69 EUR
86.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.19 EUR (27.6 USD) in Uruguay and 33.31 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Uruguay.

24.19 EUR
33.31 EUR

Flats for rent

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.22 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 484.53 EUR (552.78 USD) in Uruguay and 3331 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uruguay.

484.53 EUR
3 331 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 402.98 EUR (459.74 USD) in Uruguay and 2086 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Uruguay.

402.98 EUR
2 086 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 792.05 EUR (903.61 USD) in Uruguay and 6218 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Uruguay.

792.05 EUR
6 218 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 770.34 EUR (878.84 USD) in Uruguay and 3600 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Uruguay.

770.34 EUR
3 600 EUR

Flats for sale

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.41 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 2140 EUR (2441.53 USD) in Uruguay and 12515 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Uruguay.

2 140 EUR
12 515 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 1677 EUR (1913.18 USD) in Uruguay and 8130 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Uruguay.

1 677 EUR
8 130 EUR

Salary

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Uruguay vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uruguay is 6.73 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 780.56 EUR (890.5 USD) in Uruguay and 5257 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.2% lower in Uruguay.

780.56 EUR
5 257 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
90.9 EUR

Two stars

53.7 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

197 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

163 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

255 EUR
527 EUR

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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