Minas travel budget

Minas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Minas

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2156* (86212 UYU)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 99 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3322* (132818 UYU)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 3851* (153958 UYU)

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



Cost of living in Minas compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Minas in 2025 is 13% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

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

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Local prices in Minas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Minas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Minas is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Minas (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.61717282812124.24.2United StatesMinasLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 8.3 to $ 28)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 46)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10.3 to $ 14)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.2 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 6.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.5)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Minas

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Minas is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Minas (compared to United States)1681682482481181188080United StatesMinas2-star hotel3-star hotel020406080100120140160180200220240260280
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 118 to $ 118)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 80 to $ 80)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 82/month
($ 82 to $ 82)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 82/month
($ 82 to $ 82)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Minas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Minas is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Minas (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.24.84.810.110.1442.12.1United StatesMinasEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 5.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.8/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10.1/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 14)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Minas

On average, the price of transport in Minas is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Minas (compared to United States)1.91.9113.93.922United StatesMinasTaxi (per km)Petrol00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.25
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.9/km
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

106% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.8
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Minas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Minas is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.2 to $ 13)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Minas

On average, shopping budget in Minas is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.4/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 103
($ 52 to $ 157)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 16 to $ 79)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Montevideo
London → Montevideo
London → Montevideo
$ 1273
(fair price: $ 1058)
Montreal → Montevideo
Montreal → Montevideo
Montreal → Montevideo
$ 910
(fair price: $ 809)
New York City → Montevideo
New York City → Montevideo
New York City → Montevideo
$ 977
(fair price: $ 823)
Sydney → Montevideo
Sydney → Montevideo
Sydney → Montevideo
$ 2265
(fair price: $ 1801)
Los Angeles → Montevideo
Los Angeles  → Montevideo
Los Angeles  → Montevideo
$ 1135
(fair price: $ 957)
Toronto → Montevideo
Toronto → Montevideo
Toronto → Montevideo
$ 1135
(fair price: $ 925)



About this information on the cost of living in Minas

The information about the cost of living in Minas shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Minas was updated on 30-04-2025.

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