Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Uruguay 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Uruguay is 54.0% higher than in Argentina (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Uruguay is 51.7% higher than in Argentina | |
| Rent Prices in Uruguay are 41.4% higher than in Argentina | |
| Restaurant Prices in Uruguay are 55.4% higher than in Argentina | |
| Groceries Prices in Uruguay are 47.0% higher than in Argentina | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Uruguay is 44.3% higher than in Argentina | |
Restaurants | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
9.0 $ (375.68 $U) |
15.21 $ (635.0 $U) |
+69.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
35.0 $ (1,460.98 $U) |
47.91 $ (2,000.0 $U) |
+36.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.0 $ (292.2 $U) |
10.78 $ (450.0 $U) |
+54.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.73 $ (72.42 $U) |
3.35 $ (140.0 $U) |
+93.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.85 $ (118.97 $U) |
3.59 $ (150.0 $U) |
+26.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.29 $ (95.54 $U) |
3.8 $ (158.63 $U) |
+66.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.33 $ (55.59 $U) |
2.13 $ (88.71 $U) |
+59.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.05 $ (43.77 $U) |
1.68 $ (70.11 $U) |
+60.2 % |
Markets | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.54 $ (189.66 $U) |
4.16 $ (173.73 $U) |
-8.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.48 $ (61.67 $U) |
2.37 $ (99.1 $U) |
+60.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.76 $ (31.52 $U) |
0.69 $ (28.96 $U) |
-8.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.05 $ (85.74 $U) |
4.1 $ (171.19 $U) |
+99.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.75 $ (156.44 $U) |
5.77 $ (240.8 $U) |
+53.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.54 $ (105.9 $U) |
4.35 $ (181.55 $U) |
+71.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.28 $ (136.88 $U) |
4.64 $ (193.66 $U) |
+41.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (38.11 $U) |
1.2 $ (50.12 $U) |
+31.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.88 $ (36.68 $U) |
1.05 $ (43.74 $U) |
+19.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (25.78 $U) |
0.69 $ (28.79 $U) |
+11.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.0 $ (41.73 $U) |
1.49 $ (62.12 $U) |
+48.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.46 $ (19.34 $U) |
0.82 $ (34.11 $U) |
+76.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.51 $ (21.31 $U) |
0.85 $ (35.45 $U) |
+66.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.25 $ (52.32 $U) |
1.22 $ (50.74 $U) |
-3.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.36 $ (56.75 $U) |
1.63 $ (68.24 $U) |
+20.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.0 $ (166.97 $U) |
7.19 $ (300.0 $U) |
+79.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.44 $ (60.2 $U) |
2.14 $ (89.5 $U) |
+48.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.13 $ (89.07 $U) |
2.88 $ (120.29 $U) |
+35.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.3 $ (96.01 $U) |
5.03 $ (210.0 $U) |
+118.7 % |
Transportation | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.43 $ (17.95 $U) |
1.2 $ (50.0 $U) |
+178.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
15.0 $ (626.14 $U) |
43.12 $ (1,800.0 $U) |
+187.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.0 $ (41.74 $U) |
1.44 $ (60.0 $U) |
+43.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 $ (67.18 $U) |
2.51 $ (104.61 $U) |
+55.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.0 $ (208.71 $U) |
10.78 $ (450.0 $U) |
+115.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
3.64 $ (152.05 $U) |
7.07 $ (295.27 $U) |
+94.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
23,250.0 $ (970,509.45 $U) |
38,330.38 $ (1,600,000.0 $U) |
+64.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,206.06 $ (1,135,644.77 $U) |
37,353.3 $ (1,559,214.38 $U) |
+37.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
58.41 $ (2,438.34 $U) |
124.14 $ (5,181.94 $U) |
+112.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
15.69 $ (654.95 $U) |
16.43 $ (685.76 $U) |
+4.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
19.39 $ (809.24 $U) |
40.58 $ (1,693.95 $U) |
+109.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
21.07 $ (879.67 $U) |
53.17 $ (2,219.51 $U) |
+152.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
10.46 $ (436.69 $U) |
21.26 $ (887.5 $U) |
+103.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.0 $ (208.71 $U) |
9.7 $ (405.0 $U) |
+94.0 % |
Childcare | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
183.0 $ (7,638.85 $U) |
349.93 $ (14,606.84 $U) |
+91.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
3,560.0 $ (148,602.71 $U) |
7,871.83 $ (328,588.62 $U) |
+121.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
83.16 $ (3,471.45 $U) |
89.42 $ (3,732.43 $U) |
+7.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
69.94 $ (2,919.51 $U) |
44.16 $ (1,843.49 $U) |
-36.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
110.55 $ (4,614.42 $U) |
110.56 $ (4,615.15 $U) |
+0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
111.47 $ (4,653.03 $U) |
110.78 $ (4,624.17 $U) |
-0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
389.68 $ (16,266.21 $U) |
562.35 $ (23,473.9 $U) |
+44.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
265.06 $ (11,064.13 $U) |
415.03 $ (17,324.21 $U) |
+56.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
715.72 $ (29,875.96 $U) |
939.57 $ (39,219.7 $U) |
+31.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
512.4 $ (21,388.59 $U) |
744.98 $ (31,097.22 $U) |
+45.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
200.17 $ (8,355.71 $U) |
246.11 $ (10,273.06 $U) |
+22.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
149.12 $ (6,224.7 $U) |
201.53 $ (8,412.24 $U) |
+35.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Argentina Edit |
Uruguay Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
473.8 $ (19,777.72 $U) |
1,036.64 $ (43,271.81 $U) |
+118.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 83.04 | 6.25 | -92.5 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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