Cost of Living in Punta del Este, Uruguay

Prices in Punta del Este, Updated March 2026

Expensive
1 UYU = 0.0249 USD Rate updated July 21, 2026
UYU / USD →
🍜 $18.9 762 UYU Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$5.05 203.2 UYU Cappuccino
🚌 $55.3 2,226 UYU Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $486.9 19,589 UYU Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Uruguay alone?

1 person
$1,197
≈ €1,047

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 ≈ €1,853

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,118 ≈ €1,853/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?

Family
$2,353 ≈ €2,059

With a child, the total comes to around $2,353 ≈ €2,059/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 Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $18.9 762 UYU
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $11.8 476 UYU
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $5.23 210.4 UYU
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.27 51.1 UYU
🥚 Eggs (12) $4.74 190.7 UYU
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $3.00 120.7 UYU
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $7.63 307 UYU
🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.59 104.2 UYU
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.86 74.8 UYU
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $2.43 97.8 UYU
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $12.2 491.7 UYU
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $3.57 143.6 UYU
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $2.12 85.3 UYU
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,279 51,450 UYU
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $697.9 28,078 UYU
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $105.5 4,243 UYU
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $670.7 26,985 UYU
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $486.9 19,589 UYU
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $92 3,703 UYU
📶 Internet (monthly) $30.7 1,235 UYU
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $305 12,270 UYU
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $133.3 5,363 UYU
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $8.31 334.3 UYU
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $9.91 398.7 UYU
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $92.7 3,729 UYU
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $47.2 1,897 UYU
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $114 4,586 UYU
👞 Leather Business Shoes $127.3 5,122 UYU
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
🚗 VW Golf (new) $27,944 1,124,306 UYU
Gasoline (1L) $1.97 79.3 UYU
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $55.3 2,226 UYU
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $7.40 297.7 UYU
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $9.83 395.5 UYU
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $36.4 1,465 UYU
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $71.7 2,886 UYU
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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $13.4 537.1 UYU
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $3.68 148.1 UYU
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $5.87 236.2 UYU
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.36 95 UYU
🪥 Toothpaste $2.80 112.7 UYU
💇 Men's Haircut $14.2 569.7 UYU
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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Uruguay?

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Item USD $ UYU $U
🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $37.2 1,498 UYU
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $14.8 594.7 UYU
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $36.5 1,468 UYU
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $53.6 2,158 UYU
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $10.2 409.2 UYU
Cappuccino $5.05 203.2 UYU
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $4.43 178.2 UYU
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $1,033 41,570 UYU
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $43 1,730 UYU
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $4.43 178.2 UYU
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