Cost of living
Mercedes (Uruguay) compared to San Jose (Uruguay)
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Overview comparison
Mercedes (Uruguay)San Jose (Uruguay)
Consumer prices in San Jose (Uruguay) are roughly 16% higher than in Mercedes (Uruguay).
Cost of living
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,032 | 1,438 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,353 | 3,744 |
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| Without rent one person | 479 | 746 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,069 | 1,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 338.44 | 634.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 613.29 | 950.9 |
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| Food person | 367 | 536 |
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| Food family | 984 | 988 |
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| Transport person | 47.79 | 159.7 |
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| Transport family | 113.65 | 519.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.87 years | 66.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.41 | 15.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.83 | 50.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.87 | 10 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 | 3.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.44 | 4.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.64 | 2.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 447.43 | 640.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 288.4 | 440.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 544.43 | 960.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 416.07 | 638.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.51 | 75.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 140.54 | 152.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.3 | 40.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.88 | 4.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,380 | 3,067 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,230 | 2,491 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 | 1.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.57% | 56.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.45 | 22.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.87 | 2.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.21 | 2.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.76 | 4.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.95 | 11.93 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.34 | 8.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.95 | 9.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.64 | 2.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Mercedes (Uruguay) | San Jose (Uruguay) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.88 | 49.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.52 | 9.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.54 | 76.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.04 | 9.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 89.95 | 105.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.9 | 139.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 343.16 | 343.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,582 | 9,502 |
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