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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 11.45 PLN (3.11 USD) in Uruguay and 27.29 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Uruguay.

11.45 PLN
27.29 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.1 PLN (2.47 USD) in Uruguay and 9.28 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Uruguay.

9.10 PLN
9.28 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.07 PLN (11.42 USD) in Uruguay and 73.45 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Uruguay.

42.07 PLN
73.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 36.79 PLN (9.99 USD) in Uruguay and 66.3 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Uruguay.

36.79 PLN
66.30 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 41.68 PLN (11.31 USD) in Uruguay and 59.23 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Uruguay.

41.68 PLN
59.23 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.32 PLN (5.24 USD) in Uruguay and 69.99 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Uruguay.

19.32 PLN
69.99 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.07 PLN (2.46 USD) in Uruguay and 12.3 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Uruguay.

9.07 PLN
12.30 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.23 PLN (4.95 USD) for 12 eggs in Uruguay and 26.48 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Uruguay.

18.23 PLN
26.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.38 PLN (3.09 USD) in Uruguay and 14.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Uruguay.

11.38 PLN
14.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 75.81 PLN (20.58 USD) in Uruguay and 92.05 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Uruguay.

75.81 PLN
92.05 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.08 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uruguay and 10.83 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Uruguay.

5.08 PLN
10.83 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.5 PLN (2.85 USD) in Uruguay and 18.45 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Uruguay.

10.50 PLN
18.45 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.01 PLN (13.85 USD) in Uruguay and 63.21 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Uruguay.

51.01 PLN
63.21 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.63 PLN (1.26 USD) in Uruguay and 5.86 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Uruguay.

4.63 PLN
5.86 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.2 PLN (1.96 USD) in Uruguay and 14.77 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Uruguay.

7.20 PLN
14.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.44 PLN (1.48 USD) in Uruguay and 21.07 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Uruguay.

5.44 PLN
21.07 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.97 PLN (2.16 USD) in Uruguay and 13.78 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Uruguay.

7.97 PLN
13.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.07 PLN (1.65 USD) in Uruguay and 30.46 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Uruguay.

6.07 PLN
30.46 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.08 PLN (12.78 USD) in Uruguay and 33.08 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

47.08 PLN
33.08 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.48 PLN (3.66 USD) in Uruguay and 23.46 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Uruguay.

13.48 PLN
23.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.52 PLN (1.77 USD) in Uruguay and 9.17 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Uruguay.

6.52 PLN
9.17 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 15.64 PLN (4.24 USD) in Uruguay and 21.59 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Uruguay.

15.64 PLN
21.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 8.5 PLN (2.31 USD) in Uruguay and 12.16 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Uruguay.

8.50 PLN
12.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 16.56 PLN (4.49 USD) in Uruguay and 29.47 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Uruguay.

16.56 PLN
29.47 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.8 PLN (3.75 USD) in Uruguay and 44.2 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Uruguay.

13.80 PLN
44.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.99 PLN (12.49 USD) in Uruguay and 44.2 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

45.99 PLN
44.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 216.16 PLN (58.68 USD) in Uruguay and 515.69 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Uruguay.

216.16 PLN
515.69 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.49 PLN (16.97 USD) in Uruguay and 95.77 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Uruguay.

62.49 PLN
95.77 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.98 PLN (1.62 USD) in Uruguay and 9.39 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Uruguay.

5.98 PLN
9.39 PLN

Fuel

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Uruguay vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.68 times more for fuel in Uruguay than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.48 PLN (1.22 USD) in Uruguay and 3.63 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United States.

4.48 PLN
3.63 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.33 PLN (1.99 USD) in Uruguay and 3.42 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

7.33 PLN
3.42 PLN

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 234.55 PLN (63.68 USD) in Uruguay and 486.22 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Uruguay.

234.55 PLN
486.22 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.97 PLN (1.35 USD) in Uruguay and 10.68 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Uruguay.

4.97 PLN
10.68 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 46.31 PLN (12.57 USD) in Uruguay and 154.71 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Uruguay.

46.31 PLN
154.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.05 PLN (3.27 USD) in Uruguay and 7.99 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

12.05 PLN
7.99 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.93 PLN (1.61 USD) in Uruguay and 18.38 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Uruguay.

5.93 PLN
18.38 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 39.55 PLN (10.74 USD) in Uruguay and 73.67 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Uruguay.

39.55 PLN
73.67 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 227.99 PLN (61.9 USD) in Uruguay and 581.15 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Uruguay.

227.99 PLN
581.15 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.54 PLN (17.79 USD) in Uruguay and 239.43 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Uruguay.

65.54 PLN
239.43 PLN

Flats for rent

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Uruguay vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.51 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 2331 PLN (632.93 USD) in Uruguay and 14946 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Uruguay.

2 331 PLN
14 946 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 1844 PLN (500.62 USD) in Uruguay and 9368 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Uruguay.

1 844 PLN
9 368 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 4088 PLN (1109.9 USD) in Uruguay and 30284 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Uruguay.

4 088 PLN
30 284 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 3086 PLN (837.84 USD) in Uruguay and 19252 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Uruguay.

3 086 PLN
19 252 PLN

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 12182 PLN (3307.29 USD) in Uruguay and 63928 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Uruguay.

12 182 PLN
63 928 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 11914 PLN (3234.3 USD) in Uruguay and 44851 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Uruguay.

11 914 PLN
44 851 PLN

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 3849 PLN (1045.05 USD) in Uruguay and 18953 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 79.7% lower in Uruguay.

3 849 PLN
18 953 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
382 PLN

Two stars

226 PLN
539 PLN

Three stars

826 PLN
719 PLN

Four stars

686 PLN
930 PLN

Five stars

1 073 PLN
2 214 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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