Cost of Living Comparison Between Montevideo and Asuncion Cost of Living Comparison Between Montevideo and Asuncion

😐 Solo nomad: Montevideo is 133.6% more expensive than Asuncion without rent, and 113.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Montevideo is 122.3% more expensive than Asuncion without rent, and 113.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.90 UYU 613
$4.41 ₲28.6K
260.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$54.2 UYU 2,091
$26.38 ₲171.0K
105.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.11 UYU 467
$4.71 ₲30.5K
157.11%
Cappuccino
$4.28 UYU 165
$1.87 ₲12.1K
128.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 UYU 83.8
$0.83 ₲5,411
161.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.76 UYU 68.0
$0.46 ₲3,008
282.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.37 UYU 169
$1.49 ₲9,632
193.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.64 UYU 140
$1.90 ₲12.3K
91.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.27 UYU 48.98
$0.90 ₲5,854
41.11%
White Bread (500g)
$2.86 UYU 110
$0.99 ₲6,430
188.89%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 UYU 64.3
$0.99 ₲6,405
68.69%
Eggs
$4.70 UYU 181
$1.62 ₲10.5K
190.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.68 UYU 528
$6.70 ₲43.4K
104.18%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.98 UYU 424
$3.09 ₲20.0K
255.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.93 UYU 422
$6.42 ₲41.6K
70.25%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 UYU 118
$1.95 ₲12.7K
56.41%
Banana (1kg)
$2.46 UYU 94.8
$0.77 ₲4,979
219.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.55 UYU 59.7
$0.93 ₲6,036
66.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.59 UYU 139
$1.63 ₲10.6K
120.25%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 UYU 80.3
$1.12 ₲7,249
85.71%
Onion (1kg)
$1.86 UYU 71.9
$1.09 ₲7,041
70.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.37 UYU 53.0
$0.59 ₲3,831
132.20%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.68 UYU 65.0
$0.52 ₲3,352
223.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.20 UYU 201
$1.34 ₲8,689
288.06%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.25 UYU 396
$6.71 ₲43.5K
52.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.28 UYU 87.9
$0.77 ₲4,965
196.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.90 UYU 112
$1.38 ₲8,929
110.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.30 UYU 50.0
$0.45 ₲2,906
188.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$56.7 UYU 2,187
$24.97 ₲161.9K
126.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.55 UYU 60.0
$0.66 ₲4,254
134.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.44 UYU 133
$0.73 ₲4,748
371.23%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.54 UYU 484
$8.60 ₲55.8K
45.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.83 UYU 70.6
$0.87 ₲5,660
110.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.6K UYU 1.3M
$14.9K ₲96.8M
124.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.5K UYU 1.4M
$24.5K ₲158.6M
49.24%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 UYU 6,602
$42.19 ₲273.5K
305.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.86 UYU 651
$13.63 ₲88.4K
23.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$50.1 UYU 1,935
$15.38 ₲99.7K
226.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$61.9 UYU 2,388
$27.34 ₲177.3K
126.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.57 UYU 678
$11.95 ₲77.5K
47.03%
Cinema Ticket
$10.39 UYU 401
$5.04 ₲32.7K
106.15%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$490 UYU 18.9K
$167 ₲1.1M
192.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,759 UYU 338.0K
$3,339 ₲21.7M
162.33%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$93.9 UYU 3,624
$49.89 ₲323.5K
88.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.17 UYU 1,820
$31.51 ₲204.3K
49.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$116 UYU 4,465
$71.2 ₲461.4K
62.59%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 UYU 4,759
$51.0 ₲330.9K
141.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$616 UYU 23.8K
$408 ₲2.6M
51.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$490 UYU 18.9K
$303 ₲2.0M
61.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,085 UYU 41.9K
$715 ₲4.6M
51.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$813 UYU 31.4K
$483 ₲3.1M
68.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,510 UYU 135.5K
$1,675 ₲10.9M
109.56%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,225 UYU 85.9K
$1,271 ₲8.2M
75.09%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Montevideo
Asuncion
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,167 UYU 45.0K
$587 ₲3.8M
98.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.68
10.17
-44.15%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Montevideo: February 28, 2026

Last update for Asuncion: March 2, 2026

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