South America
Cost of living in Uruguay
66%of US price level
Is Uruguay expensive?
Prices in Uruguay are about 66% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Punta del Diablo, at about $1,490–2,360 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Uruguay, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta del Diablo | $1,490–2,360 | — | $8.7–16.1 | 56/100 |
| Colonia del Sacramento | $1,610–2,480 | — | $8.7–14.9 | 54/100 |
| Montevideo | $1,860–2,730 | $620–1,120 | $8.7–14.9 | 35/100 |
| Punta del Este | $2,230–3,470 | $745–1,490 | $9.9–17.4 | 25/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Uruguay
- Hoja de identidad provisoria (gub.uy)
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- World Bank open data
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