Town in Rocha, Uruguay
Cost of living in Punta del Diablo
How much a month costs in Punta del Diablo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,490–2,360 ($U60,000–95,000).
Prices in Punta del Diablo
Typical 2026 ranges in UYU, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UYU | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $U900–2,000 | $22–50 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $U3,000–7,000 | $74–174 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $U350–650 | $8.7–16.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $U900–1,800 | $22–45 |
| Cappuccino | $U150–260 | $3.7–6.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $U200–380 | $5.0–9.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $U500–1,000 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 56/100
A value score of 56/100 means Punta del Diablo gives more quality of life per dollar than 55% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 1st 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 Punta del Diablo
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 Punta del Diablo?
About $869–1,240 on a lean budget, $1,490–2,360 for a comfortable month and $2,980–5,460 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Punta del Diablo?
A local meal is $U350–650 ($8.7–16.1); 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
- Rocha Department (Intendencia)
- Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay
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 Spotted something out of date?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.