Capital city, Uruguay
Cost of living in Montevideo
How much a month costs in Montevideo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,860–2,730 ($U75,000–110,000).
Prices in Montevideo
Typical 2026 ranges in UYU, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UYU | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $U25,000–45,000 | $620–1,120 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $U18,000–30,000 | $447–745 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $U800–1,500 | $20–37 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $U3,500–7,000 | $87–174 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $U350–600 | $8.7–14.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $U900–1,800 | $22–45 |
| Cappuccino | $U150–230 | $3.7–5.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $U200–350 | $5.0–8.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $U50–60 | $1.2–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $U250–450 | $6.2–11.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $U1,800–3,500 | $45–87 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $U500–1,000 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 35/100
A value score of 35/100 means Montevideo gives more quality of life per dollar than 34% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Uruguay.
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Cost of living across Uruguay
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Punta del Diablo | $1,490–2,360 | 56/100 |
| Colonia del Sacramento | $1,610–2,480 | 54/100 |
| Montevideo | $1,860–2,730 | 35/100 |
| Punta del Este | $2,230–3,470 | 25/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Montevideo
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Montevideo?
About $993–1,360 on a lean budget, $1,860–2,730 for a comfortable month and $3,720–6,200 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Montevideo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $U25,000–45,000 ($620–1,120) a month in the center and $U18,000–30,000 ($447–745) outside it.
How much does food cost in Montevideo?
A local meal is $U350–600 ($8.7–14.9); a mid-range restaurant is $U900–1,800 ($22–45) per person.
Is Uruguay expensive?
Prices in Uruguay are about 66% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Montevideo Municipality
- Carrasco International Airport
- Hospital Británico
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.