🍜
$18.9
759.5 UYU Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.05
202.5 UYU Cappuccino
🚌
$55.3
2,219 UYU Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$486.9
19,523 UYU Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Uruguay alone?
To live in Punta del Este on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,197/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($487), weekday lunches out ($379), weekend casual meals ($95), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($152), a monthly transit pass ($55), and a few taxi rides ($30). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Uruguay for two?
2 persons
$2,118
≈ €1,893
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,118 ≈ €1,893/month — a proper apartment ($698), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Uruguay?
With a child, the total comes to around $2,353 ≈ €2,104/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.
Item
USD $
UYU $U
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$18.9
759.5 UYU
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.8
474.4 UYU
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.23
209.7 UYU
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.27
50.9 UYU
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.74
190.1 UYU
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.00
120.3 UYU
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.63
306 UYU
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.59
103.9 UYU
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.86
74.6 UYU
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.43
97.4 UYU
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$12.2
490 UYU
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$3.57
143.2 UYU
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.12
85 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,279
51,278 UYU
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$697.9
27,983 UYU
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$105.5
4,229 UYU
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$670.7
26,895 UYU
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$486.9
19,523 UYU
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$92
3,690 UYU
📶
Internet (monthly)
$30.7
1,231 UYU
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$305
12,229 UYU
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$133.3
5,345 UYU
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.31
333.2 UYU
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$9.91
397.4 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$92.7
3,716 UYU
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$47.2
1,891 UYU
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$114
4,570 UYU
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$127.3
5,105 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$27,944
1,120,533 UYU
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.97
79 UYU
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$55.3
2,219 UYU
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$7.40
296.7 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$9.83
394.2 UYU
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$36.4
1,460 UYU
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$71.7
2,877 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$13.4
535.3 UYU
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.68
147.6 UYU
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.87
235.4 UYU
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.36
94.6 UYU
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.80
112.3 UYU
💇
Men's Haircut
$14.2
567.8 UYU
Item
USD $
UYU $U
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$37.2
1,492 UYU
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$14.8
592.7 UYU
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$36.5
1,463 UYU
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$53.6
2,151 UYU
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$10.2
407.8 UYU
☕
Cappuccino
$5.05
202.5 UYU
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$4.43
177.6 UYU
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$1,033
41,431 UYU
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$43
1,725 UYU
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.43
177.6 UYU
Montevideo
~$1,611 (current)
Punta del Este
~$1,197 (current)