Restaurant prices in Uruguay

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Uruguay? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Uruguay? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Uruguay?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 14.5 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 9.4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 47 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 7 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Uruguay, including Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, cheap restaurant, imported beer, bottle of water, or Burger King or a similar bar


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Uruguay


What currency is used in Uruguay and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Uruguay Uruguayan peso (UYU). For 10 US dollars you can get 428 Uruguayan pesos. For 100 US dollars you can get 4.28 thousand Uruguayan pesos. And the other way around: For 100 Uruguayan pesos you can get 2.34 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Uruguay? Look here: Prices in cities in Uruguay

Prices: Maldonado   Montevideo   Florida   Mercedes   Las Piedras   San Carlos   Fray Bentos   Durazno   Minas   Rocha  


Price cheap restaurant $14.5 ($7 - $23)

cheap restaurant

$14.5 ($7 - $23)
28% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $3.5 ($1.9 - $5.1)

local beer

$3.5 ($1.9 - $5.1)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $3.8 ($1.9 - $5.1)

coffee

$3.8 ($1.9 - $5.1)
26% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.6 ($0.93 - $2.8)

bottle of water

$1.6 ($0.93 - $2.8)
22% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $9.4 ($8.1 - $11.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$9.4 ($8.1 - $11.7)
12% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $2.1 ($1.2 - $3.5)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.1 ($1.2 - $3.5)
16% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Uruguay
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Uruguay:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $14.5 (UYU 619)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $47 (UYU 2K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9.4 (UYU 403)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3.5 (UYU 150)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.5 (UYU 150)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.1 (UYU 89)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (UYU 69)
  8. Cappuccino $3.8 (UYU 161)
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.6 (UYU 113)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.8 (UYU 121)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Uruguay

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.2(UYU 51), 2012: $1.6(UYU 69), 2013: $1.7(UYU 71), 2014: $1.7(UYU 72), 2015: $1.8(UYU 79), 2016: $2(UYU 86), 2017: $2.1(UYU 92), and 2018: $2(UYU 88)

Uruguay price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Uruguay price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2011: $17(UYU 726), 2012: $23(UYU 1K), 2013: $21(UYU 900), 2014: $23(UYU 1K), 2015: $28(UYU 1.2K), 2016: $28(UYU 1.2K), 2017: $33(UYU 1.4K), and 2018: $27(UYU 1.14K)

Uruguay price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2011-2018
Uruguay price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2011: $0.85(UYU 36), 2012: $0.99(UYU 43), 2013: $1.3(UYU 55), 2014: $2.1(UYU 90), 2015: $1.9(UYU 80), 2016: $1.6(UYU 70), 2017: $2(UYU 87), and 2018: $2.3(UYU 100).

Uruguay price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2011-2018
Uruguay price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Uruguay?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2011: $0.72(UYU 31), 2012: $0.93(UYU 40), 2013: $0.8(UYU 34), 2014: $1.1(UYU 48), 2015: $0.86(UYU 37), 2016: $0.94(UYU 40), 2017: $1(UYU 44), and 2018: $1.1(UYU 47) in recent years

Uruguay price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Uruguay price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2011: $0.58(UYU 25), 2012: $0.69(UYU 29), 2013: $0.6(UYU 26), 2014: $0.88(UYU 38), 2015: $0.69(UYU 30), 2016: $0.71(UYU 30), 2017: $0.75(UYU 32), and 2018: $0.84(UYU 36)

Uruguay price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Uruguay price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com