How much do groceries cost in Montevideo?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $1.35, eggs (12) — $5.85, chicken breast (500g) — $6.03.

Cost of Living in Montevideo, Uruguay

Prices in Uruguay — Montevideo + 1 more cities, Updated March 2026

Very Expensive

1 UYU = 0.0249 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

UYU / USD →

🍜 $25.9 1,039 UYU Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $5.64 226.2 UYU Cappuccino

🚌 $63.5 2,545 UYU Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $690.2 27,676 UYU Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Montevideo alone?

1 person

$1,611

≈ €1,441

To live in Montevideo on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,611/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($690), weekday lunches out ($518), weekend casual meals ($109), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($169), a monthly transit pass ($63), and a few taxi rides ($62). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Montevideo for two?

2 persons

$2,640 ≈ €2,360

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,640 ≈ €2,360/month — a proper apartment ($798), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Montevideo?

Family

$2,972 ≈ €2,656

With a child, the total comes to around $2,972 ≈ €2,656/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $25.9 1,039 UYU

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $13.6 544.9 UYU

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $6.03 241.8 UYU

🥛 Milk (1L) $1.35 54.1 UYU

🥚 Eggs (12) $5.85 234.6 UYU

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $3.21 128.7 UYU

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $8.23 330 UYU

🍎 Apples (1kg) $3.24 129.9 UYU

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $2.28 91.4 UYU

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $2.30 92.2 UYU

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $10.5 421.4 UYU

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $4.27 171.2 UYU

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $2.28 91.4 UYU

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,430 57,350 UYU

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $797.5 31,980 UYU

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $123.7 4,959 UYU

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $917 36,770 UYU

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $690.2 27,676 UYU

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $79.5 3,187 UYU

📶 Internet (monthly) $29.1 1,168 UYU

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $355.5 14,253 UYU

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $125.6 5,034 UYU

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $9.86 395.4 UYU

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $8.49 340.4 UYU

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $87.5 3,509 UYU

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $49.1 1,969 UYU

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $140.1 5,617 UYU

👞 Leather Business Shoes $127.4 5,108 UYU

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

🚗 VW Golf (new) $24,712 990,932 UYU

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $2.04 81.8 UYU

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $63.5 2,545 UYU

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $15.4 618.7 UYU

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $7.38 295.9 UYU

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $18.5 741 UYU

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $78.2 3,136 UYU

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $7.22 289.5 UYU

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $4.71 188.9 UYU

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $10 402.6 UYU

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $3.52 141.1 UYU

🪥 Toothpaste $3.65 146.4 UYU

💇 Men's Haircut $14.2 570.6 UYU

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Montevideo?

Item USD $ UYU $U

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $35.2 1,410 UYU

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $22.3 892.6 UYU

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $36.7 1,470 UYU

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $56.2 2,252 UYU

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $10.7 430.7 UYU

☕ Cappuccino $5.64 226.2 UYU

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $4.53 181.6 UYU

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $1,251 50,173 UYU

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.34 13.6 UYU

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $58.6 2,349 UYU

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $5.93 237.8 UYU

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Prices by City

Which city in Uruguay is the cheapest to live in?

	Montevideo ★	Punta del Este
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$25.9 1,039 UYU	$18.9 759.5 UYU
☕ Cappuccino	$5.64 226.2 UYU	$5.05 202.5 UYU
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$4.53 181.6 UYU	$4.43 177.6 UYU
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$63.5 2,545 UYU	$55.3 2,219 UYU
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$917 36,770 UYU	$670.7 26,895 UYU

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All Cities in Uruguay

Average cost of living in other cities

Montevideo ~$1,611 (current) Punta del Este ~$1,197

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Uruguay surprises you with the contrast between beach resorts and capital life - prices reflect that gap. From laid-back Punta del Este ($1,197/month) to cosmopolitan Montevideo ($1,611/month) - your choice depends on whether you're chasing waves or cultural scenes. Uruguay was the first in Latin America to legalize marijuana and same-sex marriage - the country's known for its progressive views. Traveler's tip: the local peso constantly bounces against the dollar, so it makes sense to exchange money a few times a month to catch better rates.