Cost of Living

Montevideo, Uruguay

Live cost-of-living data for Montevideo — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
31/ 10069% cheaper than New York
$1,100/mo
Median Income
44/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$800/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$600/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & Groceries
62/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.35/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$52/month
One-Way Ticket$1.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.55/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$57/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$95/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$550/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$32/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$68/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$850/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Pocitos, Punta Carretas, Ciudad Vieja

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo cheap to live in?

Montevideo has a cost of living index of 31/100, where New York = 100. It is 69% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,120–$1,568 per month.

How much does rent cost in Montevideo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Montevideo costs approximately $800/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $600/month.

Is Montevideo good for digital nomads?

Montevideo has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Montevideo?

The median net monthly salary in Montevideo is approximately $1,100 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Montevideo compare to New York for cost of living?

Montevideo (cost index 31) is 69% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,725/month by moving from New York to Montevideo.

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