Cost of living
Uruguay compared to Suriname
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Uruguay are roughly 20% higher than in Suriname.
Cost of living
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,216 | 963 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,745 | 2,730 |
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| Without rent one person | 617 | 564 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,199 | 1,792 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 552.15 | 269.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 823.76 | 682.72 |
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| Food person | 494 | 346 |
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| Food family | 985 | 1,150 |
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| Transport person | 142.75 | 112.02 |
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| Transport family | 362.51 | 240.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.29 years | 73.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.03 | 7.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.82 | 60.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.16 | 9.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.62 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.56 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.55 | 1.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 556.71 | 402 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 342.53 | 147.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 999.36 | 1,100.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 516.61 | 590.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.65 | 28.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.64 | 53.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.01 | 35.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.4 | 15.43 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.91% | 14.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.61 | 21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.42 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.48 | 3.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.61 | 11.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.89 | 5.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.55 | 11.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.32 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | Uruguay | Suriname |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.5 | 14.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.8 | 4.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.79 | 25.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.96 | 5.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 66.28 | 43.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.83 | 84.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 333.48 | 73.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,254 | 5,114 |
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