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Bookmark & shareATMs in the capital and popular tourist destinations in the south accept North American or European credit cards; in smaller towns in the interior, banks are often the only cash outlets.
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Currency
- Name
- Peso Uruguayo
- Symbol
- Ur$
Banknote denominations are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos.
Coin denominations are 50 centavos; 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos.
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Changing Your Money
Casas de Cambio (currency-exchange houses) in Montevideo, Colonia and Atlantic beach resorts change cash and travelers checks (the latter at slightly lower rates or modest commissions). Banks are the rule in the interior. Passports are needed for cashing travelers checks.
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Money Tips
Costs are equal to, or slightly higher than, those in Argentina, especially with respect to accommodation and transportation. Budget travelers can get by on US$20.00 a day; those looking for a bit more comfort and nutrition should expect to spend closer to US$30.00 a day.
Better hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards, and increasingly more Uruguayan ATMs accept North American or European credit cards.
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Sample Price Guide
- internet access per hour
- US$ 0.30
- budget accommodation per person
- US$ 10.00
- 3hr bus ride
- US$ 4.00
- set lunch
- US$ 4.00
- homemade pasta
- US$ 4.00
Average Room Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe US$5-20 US$20-60 US$60-150 US$150+ Average Meal Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe US$2-8 US$8-15 US$15-25 US$25+ -
Tipping
In restaurants, it's customary to tip about 10% of the bill. Taxi drivers do not require tips, although you may round off fares for convenience.
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