Travel budget and cost of living in Carmelo (Uruguay) how much does a trip cost?

Carmelo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Carmelo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Carmelo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Carmelo compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Carmelo in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Carmelo in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Carmelo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Carmelo

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 24 to $ 47)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.5)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 6.3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Carmelo

1-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 83 to $ 313)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 146 to $ 269)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 114 to $ 200)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 190 to $ 343)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 394/night
($ 394 to $ 394)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 53 to $ 76)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 138/month
($ 103 to $ 189)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 241/month
($ 163 to $ 334)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 192 to $ 192)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 273/month
($ 170 to $ 392)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Carmelo

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 2 to $ 6)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 16)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Carmelo

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

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118% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Carmelo

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 10 to $ 13)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Carmelo

Cigarettes

$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 102
($ 39 to $ 151)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 16 to $ 76)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Montevideo

$ 910
(fair price: $ 815)

London → Montevideo

$ 1279
(fair price: $ 1072)

New York City → Montevideo

$ 960
(fair price: $ 809)

Sydney → Montevideo

$ 2220
(fair price: $ 1769)

Los Angeles → Montevideo

$ 1113
(fair price: $ 938)

Toronto → Montevideo

$ 1106
(fair price: $ 902)