Cost of living comparison

Uruguay

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Qatar

Doha vs. Montevideo Cost of Living Summary

Doha is 1.5% cheaper than Montevideo.

Restaurants: pay 48.4% less in Doha
Groceries: pay 33.4% less in Doha
Transportation: pay 44.4% less in Doha
Housing: pay 80.4% more in Doha
Childcare: pay 3.3% less in Doha
Entertainment and Sports: pay 58.3% more in Doha
Clothing: pay 26.3% less in Doha

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

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Doha vs. Montevideo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Doha instead of Montevideo, you would:

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pay 48.4% less for restaurants

	Montevideo	Doha
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$15.00 UYU604.68	$9.61 QAR35.18	-36.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.46 UYU582.98	$8.23 QAR30.16	-43.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.70 UYU108.80	$0.94 QAR3.45	-65.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.05 UYU82.65	$0.42 QAR1.53	-79.6%
Average			-48.4%

Montevideo vs. Doha - Cost of restaurants

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pay 33.4% less for groceries

	Montevideo	Doha
Bread 1 loaf	$2.84 UYU114.68	$1.39 QAR5.08	-51.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.03 UYU283.53	$5.62 QAR20.59	-20.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.10 UYU205.46	$7.97 QAR29.21	+56.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.57 UYU184.14	$3.41 QAR12.50	-25.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.46 UYU220.09	$3.56 QAR13.02	-34.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.28 UYU51.67	$1.01 QAR3.71	-20.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.27 UYU51.03	$0.82 QAR3.02	-34.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 UYU32.15	$0.70 QAR2.57	-11.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.44 UYU57.99	$0.56 QAR2.04	-61.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.92 UYU37.22	$0.44 QAR1.60	-52.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.96 UYU38.72	$0.45 QAR1.63	-53.6%
Average			-33.4%

Montevideo vs. Doha - Cost of groceries

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pay 44.4% less for transportation

	Montevideo	Doha
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.25 UYU332.47	$2.14 QAR7.82	-74.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$74.80 UYU3,015.42	$27.44 QAR100.52	-63.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$26,990.00 UYU1M	$27,978.05 QAR102K	+3.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.27 UYU212.49	$18.39 QAR67.35	+248.8%
Average			-44.4%

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pay 80.4% more for housing

	Montevideo	Doha
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$44.58 UYU1,796.98	$86.45 QAR316.63	+93.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$706.61 UYU28,484.92	$1,897.48 QAR6,950.09	+168.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$583.28 UYU23,513.15	$1,178.09 QAR4,315.08	+102.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$144.76 UYU5,835.63	$65.24 QAR238.97	-54.9%
Average			+80.4%

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pay 3.3% less for childcare

	Montevideo	Doha
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$626.83 UYU25,268.82	$670.94 QAR2,457.53	+7.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,986.11 UYU443K	$9,605.02 QAR35,181.22	-12.6%
Average			-3.3%

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pay 58.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Montevideo	Doha
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.92 UYU198.51	$12.21 QAR44.73	+148.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.59 UYU184.83	$5.87 QAR21.50	+28.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.49 UYU221.13	$6.45 QAR23.62	+17.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$54.39 UYU2,192.39	$125.60 QAR460.06	+131.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.22 UYU492.52	$12.35 QAR45.23	+1.1%
Average			+58.3%

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pay 26.3% less for clothing

	Montevideo	Doha
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$102.85 UYU4,146.03	$60.60 QAR221.98	-41.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$56.61 UYU2,282.15	$53.93 QAR197.52	-4.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$124.46 UYU5,017.32	$99.54 QAR364.61	-20.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$130.21 UYU5,249.06	$85.38 QAR312.72	-34.4%
Average			-26.3%

Montevideo vs. Doha - Cost of clothing

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