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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 3.11 USD in Uruguay and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Uruguay.

3.11 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.47 USD in Uruguay and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in Uruguay.

2.47 USD
2.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.43 USD in Uruguay and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Uruguay.

11.43 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.99 USD in Uruguay and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Uruguay.

9.99 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.32 USD in Uruguay and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Uruguay.

11.32 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.25 USD in Uruguay and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Uruguay.

5.25 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.46 USD in Uruguay and 3.34 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Uruguay.

2.46 USD
3.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.95 USD for 12 eggs in Uruguay and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Uruguay.

4.95 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.09 USD in Uruguay and 3.81 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Uruguay.

3.09 USD
3.81 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

20.58 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.38 USD in Uruguay and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.38 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.85 USD in Uruguay and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Uruguay.

2.85 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.86 USD in Uruguay and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Uruguay.

13.86 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.26 USD in Uruguay and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Uruguay.

1.26 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.96 USD in Uruguay and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.96 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.48 USD in Uruguay and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Uruguay.

1.48 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 USD in Uruguay and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Uruguay.

2.16 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.65 USD in Uruguay and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Uruguay.

1.65 USD
8.27 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

12.78 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.66 USD in Uruguay and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Uruguay.

3.66 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.77 USD in Uruguay and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Uruguay.

1.77 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2 times less for meals in restaurants in Uruguay than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.25 USD in Uruguay and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Uruguay.

4.25 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.31 USD in Uruguay and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in Uruguay.

2.31 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 USD in Uruguay and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Uruguay.

4.50 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.75 USD in Uruguay and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Uruguay.

3.75 USD
12.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12.49 USD in Uruguay and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

12.49 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 58.72 USD in Uruguay and 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Uruguay.

58.72 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.98 USD in Uruguay and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Uruguay.

16.98 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 USD in Uruguay and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Uruguay.

1.62 USD
2.55 USD

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 1.22 USD in Uruguay and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United States.

1.22 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.99 USD in Uruguay and 0.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

1.99 USD
0.93 USD

Transportation

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.23 times less for transportation in Uruguay than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 63.71 USD in Uruguay and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Uruguay.

63.71 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.35 USD in Uruguay and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Uruguay.

1.35 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.58 USD in Uruguay and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Uruguay.

12.58 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.27 USD in Uruguay and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in the United States.

3.27 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.61 USD in Uruguay and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Uruguay.

1.61 USD
4.99 USD

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 10.74 USD in Uruguay and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Uruguay.

10.74 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 61.93 USD in Uruguay and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Uruguay.

61.93 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.8 USD in Uruguay and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Uruguay.

17.80 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.5 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 633.32 USD in Uruguay and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Uruguay.

633.32 USD
4 058 USD

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 500.93 USD in Uruguay and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Uruguay.

500.93 USD
2 543 USD

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 1111 USD in Uruguay and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Uruguay.

1 111 USD
8 221 USD

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 838.35 USD in Uruguay and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Uruguay.

838.35 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.51 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 3309 USD in Uruguay and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Uruguay.

3 309 USD
17 355 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3236 USD in Uruguay and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Uruguay.

3 236 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Uruguay vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uruguay is 4.92 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1046 USD in Uruguay and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 79.7% lower in Uruguay.

1 046 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
104 USD

Two stars

61.3 USD
146 USD

Three stars

224 USD
195 USD

Four stars

186 USD
252 USD

Five stars

291 USD
601 USD

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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