Montevideo vs Toronto Cost of Living
Montevideo (Uruguay) · Overall index 41.5 — Toronto (Canada) · Overall index 67.1
Summary
- Overall, Toronto is 62% more expensive than Montevideo.
- Dining out in Toronto is 81% more expensive than in Montevideo.
- Transport in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Montevideo.
| Item | Montevideo | Toronto | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +58% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,270 | $1,981 | +56% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $815 | $1,407 | +73% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,666 | $3,672 | +38% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,650 | $2,749 | +67% |
| Groceries | +58% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.19 | +75% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $3.39 | +62% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.39 | +81% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.48 | $4.27 | +72% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.13 | $11.2 | +57% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.2 | $9.45 | +52% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $14 | +36% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.7 | +63% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.87 | +76% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.24 | $3.71 | +66% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.59 | +47% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.56 | +54% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.49 | $2.05 | +38% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.51 | $2.32 | +54% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $1.89 | +56% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.93 | $12.4 | +39% |
| Transport | +80% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.26 | $2.15 | +71% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.2 | $94.1 | +74% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.65 | $2.85 | +73% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.46 | +64% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.8 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,542 | $22,934 | +99% |
| Dining out | +81% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.54 | $15.9 | +67% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52.7 | $100 | +90% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.02 | $9.49 | +89% |
| Cappuccino | $2.4 | $3.96 | +65% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.93 | +74% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.98 | $5.65 | +90% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.66 | $6.42 | +75% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.79 | +97% |
| Telecom | +47% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.8 | $54.7 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $36.6 | $58 | +58% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.28 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.89 | $13.3 | +50% |
| Utilities & household | +60% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.9 | $147 | +55% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.19 | +73% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.5 | $4.15 | +66% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.7 | $1.14 | +63% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.7 | $16.6 | +55% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.4 | $73.8 | +92% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.53 | $11.3 | +32% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $24.9 | +60% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.1 | $20.1 | +53% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,011 | $1,657 | +64% |
3,079 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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