Cost of living in Minas

In Minas, Uruguay, a single person typically needs around $1188 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3050 monthly.

How expensive is Minas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Minas is 34% more expensive overall.

How does Minas compare to your city?

Minas is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Minas is, on average, 79% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Minas?

Who is Minas a good fit for?

Minas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Minas so expensive?

The high cost of living in Minas is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Minas?

Yes, food prices are 33% higher compared to the European benchmark, making grocery shopping more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Minas?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 21% lower than the European benchmark, which helps mitigate some living costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1188 $
Without Rent
648 $
Rent & Utilities
541 $
Food
456 $
Transport
70 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
807 $
GDP per Capita
22,565 $
Freedom Index
7.96
Lifespan
78 years
Speak English
24%
Population
38.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14 $
Dinner 48.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.63 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.98 $
Capuccino 3.76 $
Coke, 330ml 1.93 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.71 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.52 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.62 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.53 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.64 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.58 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.25 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.45 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.81 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.81 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.8 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.08 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.77 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.47 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.23 $
Cigarette pack 5.08 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.19 $
Monthly Pass 45.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.85 $
Taxi, 8 km 28.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 47.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.95 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.18 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.96 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.27 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 43.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 394 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 851 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 519 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,211 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,518 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,904 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 807 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.52%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 46 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10 $
Haircut 7.54 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 110 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 93.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 369 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,006 $

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Minas vs Willemstad (Willemstad is 17% more expensive) Minas vs Barber (Barber is 17% more expensive)
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Minas vs Montevideo (Montevideo is 12% more expensive) Minas vs Salto (Salto is 17% less expensive) Minas vs Ciudad de la Costa (Ciudad de la Costa is 1% less expensive) Minas vs Rivera (Rivera is 36% less expensive) Minas vs Maldonado (Maldonado is 19% less expensive) Minas vs Paysandu (Paysandu is 35% less expensive) Minas vs Tacuarembo (Tacuarembo is 30% less expensive) Minas vs Melo (Melo is 39% less expensive) Minas vs Mercedes (Mercedes is 14% less expensive) Minas vs Artigas (Artigas is 26% less expensive)
Trinidad And Tobago
Minas vs Chaguanas (Chaguanas is 10% less expensive) Minas vs Port of Spain (Port of Spain is 2% less expensive) Minas vs San Fernando (San Fernando is 19% less expensive) Minas vs Scarborough (Scarborough is 7% less expensive) Minas vs San Juan (San Juan is 2% less expensive)
Chile
Minas vs Santiago (Santiago is 1% more expensive) Minas vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 19% less expensive) Minas vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 11% less expensive) Minas vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 22% less expensive) Minas vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 28% less expensive) Minas vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 19% less expensive) Minas vs Temuco (Temuco is 26% less expensive) Minas vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 29% less expensive) Minas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 22% less expensive) Minas vs Talca (Talca is 29% less expensive)
Guyana
Minas vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 17% less expensive) Minas vs Linden (Linden is 15% less expensive) Minas vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 15% less expensive)
Mexico
Minas vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 0% more expensive) Minas vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 12% less expensive) Minas vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 38% less expensive) Minas vs Leon (Leon is 39% less expensive) Minas vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 15% less expensive) Minas vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 17% less expensive) Minas vs Puebla (Puebla is 21% less expensive) Minas vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 18% less expensive) Minas vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 6% more expensive) Minas vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 39% less expensive)
Suriname
Minas vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 27% less expensive) Minas vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 29% less expensive)
Ecuador
Minas vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 23% less expensive) Minas vs Quito (Quito is 24% less expensive) Minas vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 35% less expensive) Minas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 50% less expensive) Minas vs Duran (Duran is 32% less expensive) Minas vs Machala (Machala is 50% less expensive) Minas vs Manta (Manta is 27% less expensive) Minas vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 36% less expensive) Minas vs Loja (Loja is 48% less expensive) Minas vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 45% less expensive)
Peru
Minas vs Lima (Lima is 17% less expensive) Minas vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 53% less expensive) Minas vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 41% less expensive) Minas vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 57% less expensive) Minas vs Callao (Callao is 34% less expensive) Minas vs Piura (Piura is 53% less expensive) Minas vs Cusco (Cusco is 46% less expensive) Minas vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 58% less expensive) Minas vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 50% less expensive) Minas vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 43% less expensive)
Venezuela
Minas vs Caracas (Caracas is 12% less expensive) Minas vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 41% less expensive) Minas vs Valencia (Valencia is 34% less expensive) Minas vs Maracay (Maracay is 39% less expensive) Minas vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 40% less expensive) Minas vs Barinas (Barinas is 33% less expensive) Minas vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 25% less expensive) Minas vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 20% less expensive) Minas vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 27% less expensive) Minas vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 23% less expensive)
Colombia
Minas vs Bogota (Bogota is 27% less expensive) Minas vs Medellin (Medellin is 27% less expensive) Minas vs Cali (Cali is 38% less expensive) Minas vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 34% less expensive) Minas vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 37% less expensive) Minas vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 54% less expensive) Minas vs Soacha (Soacha is 37% less expensive) Minas vs Soledad (Soledad is 29% less expensive) Minas vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 60% less expensive) Minas vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 46% less expensive)
Brazil
Minas vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 15% less expensive) Minas vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 20% less expensive) Minas vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 32% less expensive) Minas vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 40% less expensive) Minas vs Salvador (Salvador is 38% less expensive) Minas vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 34% less expensive) Minas vs Manaus (Manaus is 33% less expensive) Minas vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 36% less expensive) Minas vs Recife (Recife is 35% less expensive) Minas vs Goiania (Goiania is 45% less expensive)
Argentina
Minas vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 23% less expensive) Minas vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 22% less expensive) Minas vs Rosario (Rosario is 47% less expensive) Minas vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 41% less expensive) Minas vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 37% less expensive) Minas vs Salta (Salta is 39% less expensive) Minas vs San Juan (San Juan is 45% less expensive) Minas vs Lanus (Lanus is 32% less expensive) Minas vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 67% less expensive) Minas vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 40% less expensive)
Bolivia
Minas vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 36% less expensive) Minas vs La Paz (La Paz is 43% less expensive) Minas vs El Alto (El Alto is 46% less expensive) Minas vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 55% less expensive) Minas vs Sucre (Sucre is 45% less expensive) Minas vs Oruro (Oruro is 49% less expensive) Minas vs Potosi (Potosi is 58% less expensive) Minas vs Tarija (Tarija is 47% less expensive) Minas vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 55% less expensive) Minas vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 35% less expensive)
Paraguay
Minas vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 44% less expensive) Minas vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 55% less expensive) Minas vs Luque (Luque is 49% less expensive) Minas vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 48% less expensive) Minas vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 56% less expensive) Minas vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 65% less expensive) Minas vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 57% less expensive) Minas vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 55% less expensive) Minas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 54% less expensive)