Uruguay vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Uruguay is 9.1% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants
pay 33.1% more in Uruguay
Groceries
pay 21.3% less in Uruguay
Transportation
pay 37.6% less in Uruguay
Housing
pay 25.4% less in Uruguay
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more in Uruguay
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.0% more in Uruguay
Clothing
pay 4.3% more in Uruguay

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing in Uruguay are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including transportation, housing, and groceries are lower in Uruguay. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Uruguay.

Uruguay vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Uruguay instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

pay 33.1% more for restaurants

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $11.50
 
$14.77
UYU595.28
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$7.50
 
$13.18
UYU531.47
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.25
 
$2.28
UYU92.10

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pay 21.3% less for groceries

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Bread
1 loaf
$3.35
 
$2.54
UYU102.53
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.50
 
$6.45
UYU259.86
Milk (1 gallon) $1.00
 
$4.76
UYU192.09

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pay 37.6% less for transportation

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Gasoline (1 gallon) $14.01
 
$7.82
UYU315.46
Monthly public transit pass ?? $50.87
UYU2,050.63
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ?? $29,807.93
UYU1M

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pay 25.4% less for housing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$198.00
 
$39.12
UYU1,577.07
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $900.00
 
$658.65
UYU26,553.22
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $621.67
 
$494.58
UYU19,939.10

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pay 3.1 times more for childcare

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $170.00
 
$530.72
UYU21,395.78
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $7,084.27
UYU286K

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pay 60.0% more for entertainment and sports

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) ?? $3.88
UYU156.23
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.00
 
$4.38
UYU176.69
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$9.00
 
$5.69
UYU229.52

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pay 4.3% more for clothing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Uruguay
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$80.00
 
$83.65
UYU3,372.20
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$68.00
 
$52.03
UYU2,097.62
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$110.00
 
$127.51
UYU5,140.53

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