Uruguay vs Uruguay · 14 km apart
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| Expense | San Carlos | Maldonado | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.21 | $6.90 | San Carlos |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.84 | $27.60 | San Carlos |
| Cappuccino | $1.86 | $2.07 | San Carlos |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $156 | San Carlos |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.77 | $25.30 | San Carlos |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.03 | $66.70 | San Carlos |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.39 | $19.32 | San Carlos |
| Fitness club membership | $17.39 | $19.32 | San Carlos |
| Cinema ticket | $4.55 | $5.06 | San Carlos |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $322 | San Carlos |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $224 | San Carlos |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $672 | San Carlos |
| Total single-person budget | $610 | $684 | San Carlos |
| Average net salary | $990 | $1,100 |
San Carlos is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San Carlos runs about $610 versus $684 in Maldonado — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Maldonado leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in San Carlos · Full cost of living in Maldonado