Cost of living in Guadalajara is 30% lower than in Montevideo (without rent).
Rent in Guadalajara is 20% cheaper than in Montevideo.
Cost of living including rent in Guadalajara is 26% lower than in Montevideo.
Food in Guadalajara is 22% cheaper than in Montevideo.
Transport in Guadalajara is 44% cheaper than in Montevideo.
| Guadalajara | Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guadalajara | Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.9 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.48 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 1.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.88 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.8 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.9 $ | 5.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.4 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.7 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.8 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.4 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 3.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.8 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.2 $ | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.8 $ | 39.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 354 $ | 395 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 716 $ | 670 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 581 $ | 561 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,110 $ | 932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,784 $ | 2,796 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,832 $ | 2,616 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 652 $ | 1,147 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.18 % | 5.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.4 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.35 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.3 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47 $ | 93.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 173 $ | 370 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,136 $ | 7,936 $ |