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

San Carlos travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to San Carlos

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

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

Cost of living in San Carlos compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in San Carlos in 2025 is 4% 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 San Carlos in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Carlos by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Carlos

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

$ 27/person
($ 21 to $ 47)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

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

Local beer

$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 2.3 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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15% 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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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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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 $ 3.6)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Carlos

1-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 81 to $ 105)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 50 to $ 516)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 54 to $ 884)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 288/night
($ 88 to $ 1132)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 538/night
($ 350 to $ 846)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 122/month
($ 54 to $ 579)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 282/month
($ 53 to $ 1146)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 266/month
($ 64 to $ 1215)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 234/month
($ 153 to $ 602)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 234/month
($ 84 to $ 660)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in San Carlos

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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21% 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

$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 6.3)

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15% 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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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/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 $ 2.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in San Carlos

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 0.3 to $ 5.1)

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15% less 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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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.9
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in San Carlos

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 10.1 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 San Carlos

Cigarettes

$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.3 to $ 6.6)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 103
($ 39 to $ 153)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 16 to $ 77)

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24% 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)