Cost of Living

Uruguay

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Uruguay — average cost index 31/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 31 to 31. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

31/100
Avg cost index
Montevideo
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Uruguay

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Montevideo31

Frequently asked questions

Is Uruguay cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Uruguay, the average cost-of-living index is 31 (New York = 100) — from 31 in Montevideo to 31 in Montevideo. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Uruguay?

Montevideo is the most affordable city we track in Uruguay, with a cost-of-living index of 31 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $800/month.

How much does it cost to live in Uruguay per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Uruguay for roughly $620–$868/month. Costs scale up toward Montevideo. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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