Cost of Living in Montevideo - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $994 (excluding rent), and $1,619 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,322 (excluding rent), and $3,348 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$16.22 UYU 650

$12.29 UYU 492

$24.58 UYU 985

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.5 UYU 2,183

$39.61 UYU 1,587

$96.9 UYU 3,882

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.09 UYU 484

$10.64 UYU 426

$14.50 UYU 581

Cappuccino

$4.11 UYU 165

$2.41 UYU 96.5

$6.01 UYU 241

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.15 UYU 86.2

$1.31 UYU 52.7

$3.57 UYU 143

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.70 UYU 68.2

$1.08 UYU 43.39

$2.96 UYU 119

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.28 UYU 172

$2.38 UYU 95.6

$5.95 UYU 238

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.61 UYU 144

$2.41 UYU 96.5

$5.29 UYU 212

Milk (1 liter)

$1.26 UYU 50.6

$1.05 UYU 42.05

$1.67 UYU 67.0

White Bread (500g)

$2.76 UYU 111

$1.79 UYU 71.6

$5.73 UYU 230

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.65 UYU 66.0

$1.12 UYU 44.83

$1.99 UYU 79.9

Eggs

$4.76 UYU 191

$1.93 UYU 77.2

$5.82 UYU 233

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.47 UYU 540

$6.07 UYU 243

$21.87 UYU 876

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.87 UYU 436

$4.66 UYU 187

$14.79 UYU 593

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.00 UYU 441

$7.32 UYU 293

$17.08 UYU 684

Apples (1kg)

$3.10 UYU 124

$1.24 UYU 49.49

$4.43 UYU 178

Banana (1kg)

$2.45 UYU 98.0

$1.49 UYU 59.8

$3.72 UYU 149

Oranges (1kg)

$1.50 UYU 60.3

$0.77 UYU 30.72

$2.88 UYU 115

Tomato (1kg)

$3.70 UYU 148

$1.96 UYU 78.4

$6.18 UYU 248

Potato (1kg)

$2.08 UYU 83.3

$1.20 UYU 47.94

$2.62 UYU 105

Onion (1kg)

$1.89 UYU 75.5

$0.97 UYU 38.75

$2.64 UYU 106

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.37 UYU 54.8

$0.88 UYU 35.17

$1.85 UYU 74.0

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.71 UYU 68.6

$1.48 UYU 59.3

$2.22 UYU 88.8

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.08 UYU 204

$4.83 UYU 194

$6.04 UYU 242

Wine (Bottle)

$9.98 UYU 400

$4.99 UYU 200

$15.06 UYU 603

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.28 UYU 91.5

$1.45 UYU 58.0

$3.61 UYU 145

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.06 UYU 122

$2.01 UYU 80.6

$4.67 UYU 187

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.35 UYU 53.9

$1.12 UYU 44.92

$1.50 UYU 60.0

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$56.2 UYU 2,253

$30.66 UYU 1,229

$71.7 UYU 2,872

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.55 UYU 62.2

$1.43 UYU 57.5

$1.80 UYU 72.0

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.56 UYU 143

$1.19 UYU 47.64

$4.75 UYU 190

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$12.28 UYU 492

$10.98 UYU 440

$15.86 UYU 635

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.90 UYU 76.2

$1.87 UYU 74.9

$2.00 UYU 80.3

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$33.6K UYU 1.3M

$31.9K UYU 1.3M

$38.4K UYU 1.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$36.8K UYU 1.5M

$33.0K UYU 1.3M

$38.7K UYU 1.5M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$169 UYU 6,759

$84.1 UYU 3,368

$360 UYU 14.4K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$16.96 UYU 680

$9.96 UYU 399

$49.83 UYU 1,997

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$49.22 UYU 1,972

$36.61 UYU 1,467

$65.9 UYU 2,641

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$60.5 UYU 2,424

$28.81 UYU 1,154

$108 UYU 4,329

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.60 UYU 705

$12.35 UYU 495

$24.70 UYU 990

Cinema Ticket

$10.51 UYU 421

$8.09 UYU 324

$12.22 UYU 489

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$493 UYU 19.7K

$372 UYU 14.9K

$818 UYU 32.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,991 UYU 360.3K

$7,408 UYU 296.8K

$12.1K UYU 486.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.0 UYU 3,847

$37.09 UYU 1,486

$148 UYU 5,926

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$47.00 UYU 1,883

$12.08 UYU 484

$72.5 UYU 2,905

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$115 UYU 4,612

$98.5 UYU 3,948

$148 UYU 5,937

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$121 UYU 4,834

$84.0 UYU 3,364

$168 UYU 6,729

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$620 UYU 24.8K

$488 UYU 19.5K

$975 UYU 39.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$494 UYU 19.8K

$393 UYU 15.8K

$615 UYU 24.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,102 UYU 44.2K

$857 UYU 34.3K

$2,002 UYU 80.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$806 UYU 32.3K

$605 UYU 24.3K

$1,211 UYU 48.5K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,532 UYU 141.5K

$2,917 UYU 116.9K

$4,307 UYU 172.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,258 UYU 90.5K

$1,585 UYU 63.5K

$4,038 UYU 161.8K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,261 UYU 50.5K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.68

4.75

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 12, 2026

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Cost of Living in Montevideo - Frequently Asked Questions

Montevideo offers a balance of value and comfort that travelers, expats, and digital nomads often appreciate. You’ll find housing in a range of neighborhoods – from historic Centro to the beachside Pocitos – with options that suit short stays or longer assignments. The Cost of Living in Montevideo tends to be steady, with daily expenses that are affordable by Western standards but more premium than some neighboring countries. Dining at local mercados and casual eateries, cooking at home, and using reliable public transit help you keep costs predictable. Neighborhood choice also shapes pace and social life, from quiet residential areas to active co-working hubs. Tip: start with a 2- to 3-week trial in a couple of areas to see what fits.

Expect a practical rhythm for day-to-day life. Housing hunt often starts online but benefits from visits to neighborhoods like Pocitos, Cordón, and Carrasco to gauge noise, safety, and proximity to amenities. Grocery runs can be satisfying at mercados or supermarkets, with a mix of fresh produce and local staples. Public transport is reliable for most commutes, and ride-hailing or biking options add flexibility. When you get settled, you’ll notice a habit of planning meals, weekend outings, and online errands to align with local hours. Montevideo living cost becomes clearer once you compare a few neighborhoods and stick to a short list. Tip: set a monthly checklist for housing, groceries, and transit to keep costs predictable.

Quality of life in Montevideo often hinges on pace, access to the sea, safety, and a strong local culture. A practical budgeting framework helps you balance housing, food, and experiences: try a simple 50/30/20 approach for discretionary vs fixed costs, and adjust for seasonal shifts in dining and travel. Seasonal patterns include hotter summers with more outdoor activity but higher energy use, and cooler winters with quieter social life. To find the right neighborhood, visit at different times and talk to locals about amenities, schools if relevant, and access to public transport. Tip: create a go-to list of 3 neighborhoods that match your work style and social goals.