Montevideo vs Vancouver Cost of Living
Montevideo (Uruguay) · Overall index 41.5 — Vancouver (Canada) · Overall index 67.8
Summary
- Overall, Vancouver is 63% more expensive than Montevideo.
- Dining out in Vancouver is 82% more expensive than in Montevideo.
- Transport in Vancouver is 73% more expensive than in Montevideo.
| Item | Montevideo | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +61% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,270 | $2,238 | +76% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $815 | $1,452 | +78% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,666 | $3,668 | +38% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,650 | $2,620 | +59% |
| Groceries | +59% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.13 | +66% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $3.03 | +45% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.07 | +67% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.48 | $3.5 | +41% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.13 | $12.4 | +74% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.2 | $11.4 | +84% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $15.3 | +49% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.33 | +50% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.87 | +76% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.24 | $3.85 | +72% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.99 | +59% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.7 | +63% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.49 | $2.44 | +64% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.51 | $2.27 | +50% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $1.83 | +51% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.93 | $12.8 | +43% |
| Transport | +73% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.26 | $2.09 | +66% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.2 | $103 | +90% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.65 | $2.83 | +72% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.43 | +61% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.7 | +75% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,542 | $20,323 | +76% |
| Dining out | +82% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.54 | $18.3 | +92% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52.7 | $96.1 | +82% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.02 | $8.11 | +62% |
| Cappuccino | $2.4 | $4.64 | +93% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.84 | +66% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.98 | $6.06 | +103% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.66 | $6.37 | +74% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.63 | +79% |
| Telecom | +45% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.8 | $47.5 | +26% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $36.6 | $62.1 | +70% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.28 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.89 | $13.4 | +51% |
| Utilities & household | +69% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.9 | $156 | +64% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.19 | +73% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.5 | $4.27 | +71% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.7 | $1.21 | +73% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.7 | $18 | +68% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.4 | $74.4 | +94% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.53 | $13.6 | +59% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $25.1 | +61% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.1 | $22.4 | +71% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,011 | $1,656 | +64% |
3,157 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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