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

Punta del Este travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Punta del Este

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Punta del Este for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Punta del Este compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Punta del Este in 2025 is 8% 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 Punta del Este in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Punta del Este by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta del Este

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 8.3 to $ 28)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 20 to $ 46)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 10.5 to $ 15)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 4 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 6.6)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.6)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta del Este

1-star hotel

$ 99/night
($ 83 to $ 114)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 55 to $ 541)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 53 to $ 859)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 292/night
($ 89 to $ 1146)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 479/night
($ 280 to $ 837)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 129/month
($ 50 to $ 672)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 282/month
($ 55 to $ 1175)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 268/month
($ 66 to $ 1228)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 242/month
($ 152 to $ 708)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 232/month
($ 91 to $ 659)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Punta del Este

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 5.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 6.3)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 10.2/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 20)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Punta del Este

Bus ticket

$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.9/km
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 56/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 163)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Punta del Este

Cinema

$ 10.5/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 14)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 28/hr
( $ 28)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta del Este

Cigarettes

$ 5.2/pack
($ 4.9 to $ 6.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 103
($ 53 to $ 158)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 50
($ 16 to $ 92)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Montevideo

$ 1273
(fair price: $ 1058)

Montreal → Montevideo

$ 910
(fair price: $ 809)

New York City → Montevideo

$ 977
(fair price: $ 823)

Sydney → Montevideo

$ 2265
(fair price: $ 1801)

Los Angeles → Montevideo

$ 1135
(fair price: $ 957)

Toronto → Montevideo

$ 1135
(fair price: $ 925)