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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1454* (55104 UYU)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 97 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3329* (126210 UYU)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 5651* (214242 UYU)

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



Cost of living in Punta del Este compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Punta del Este in 2024 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 Punta del Este in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Punta del Este by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta del Este

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Punta del Este is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 28)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 21 to $ 34)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.1 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.5 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.1/can
($ 3.1 to $ 5.2)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta del Este

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Punta del Este is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 44 to $ 535)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 47 to $ 202)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 55 to $ 278)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 117 to $ 487)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 415/night
($ 297 to $ 576)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 72/month
($ 32 to $ 250)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 198/month
($ 99 to $ 506)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 179/month
($ 74 to $ 563)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 63 to $ 374)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 206/month
($ 95 to $ 637)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Punta del Este

On average, the price of supermarket food in Punta del Este is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 4.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 7.9 to $ 20)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 5.2)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Punta del Este

On average, the price of transport in Punta del Este is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

109% 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)
$ 1.3
( $ 1.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Punta del Este

On average, budget for leisure activities in Punta del Este is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 16)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 30/hr
($ 28 to $ 32)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta del Este

On average, shopping budget in Punta del Este is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5/pack
($ 5 to $ 5.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 123
($ 74 to $ 157)

130% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 55
($ 41 to $ 93)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Montevideo
London → Montevideo
London → Montevideo
$ 1116
(fair price: $ 901)
New York City → Montevideo
New York City → Montevideo
New York City → Montevideo
$ 915
(fair price: $ 757)
Montreal → Montevideo
Montreal → Montevideo
Montreal → Montevideo
$ 904
(fair price: $ 725)
Sydney → Montevideo
Sydney → Montevideo
Sydney → Montevideo
$ 2089
(fair price: $ 1669)
Los Angeles → Montevideo
Los Angeles  → Montevideo
Los Angeles  → Montevideo
$ 1100
(fair price: $ 925)
Toronto → Montevideo
Toronto → Montevideo
Toronto → Montevideo
$ 1112
(fair price: $ 910)



About this information on the cost of living in Punta del Este

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

The information about the cost of living in Punta del Este was updated on 26-03-2024.

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