Uruguay, paid in HKD.
The calm, costly corner of South America.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +1.9%. Local prices: +4.1%.
- Lean
- HK$466
- Comfort
- HK$2,120
The short answerIn HKD, as of November 12, 2026
Uruguay: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in HKD (Hong Kong dollar) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (−0.3%). The exchange rate on its own moved +1.9%, and prices in the country rose +4.1%. A mid-range day costs about HK$975 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+7.4%) and SEK did worst (−5.4%).
What HKD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$182+7.4%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,190+7.2%
- South African randR 2,067+6.3%
- British pound£94+3.1%
- UAE dirhamAED 457+2.8%
- Singapore dollarS$160+2.2%
- US dollar$124+2.2%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,317+0.9%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$224+0.8%
- Canadian dollarC$177−0.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$975−0.3%
- Indian rupee₹11,700−2.3%
- Brazilian realR$694−2.5%
- Japanese yen¥19,900−2.6%
- Euro€112−2.7%
- Danish kronekr 839−3.8%
- Swiss francCHF 104−4.4%
- Swedish kronakr 1,242−5.4%
Booking a trip: Uruguay
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