Cost of Living in Uruguay - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Uruguay
Address: UY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $955 (excluding rent), and $1,548 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,282 (excluding rent), and $3,196 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.25 UYU 665

$12.09 UYU 466

$24.64 UYU 950

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.7 UYU 2,111

$40.70 UYU 1,569

$99.6 UYU 3,839

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.67 UYU 450

$9.93 UYU 383

$13.91 UYU 536

Cappuccino

$4.27 UYU 165

$2.06 UYU 79.4

$6.29 UYU 242

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

$2.43 UYU 93.6

$1.38 UYU 53.3

$3.76 UYU 145

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.81 UYU 69.7

$1.14 UYU 44.01

$2.99 UYU 115

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.80 UYU 146

$1.95 UYU 75.1

$6.07 UYU 234

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.77 UYU 146

$2.52 UYU 97.2

$7.04 UYU 272

Milk (1 liter)

$1.16 UYU 44.89

$0.99 UYU 38.05

$1.62 UYU 62.4

White Bread (500g)

$2.74 UYU 106

$1.75 UYU 67.6

$5.01 UYU 193

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.59 UYU 61.1

$1.08 UYU 41.50

$1.92 UYU 74.0

Eggs

$4.40 UYU 170

$2.00 UYU 77.0

$5.98 UYU 231

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.81 UYU 533

$7.42 UYU 286

$22.01 UYU 849

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.51 UYU 405

$4.87 UYU 188

$14.62 UYU 564

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.26 UYU 434

$7.39 UYU 285

$17.25 UYU 665

Apples (1kg)

$2.91 UYU 112

$1.25 UYU 48.01

$3.75 UYU 144

Banana (1kg)

$2.36 UYU 90.8

$1.44 UYU 55.4

$4.30 UYU 166

Oranges (1kg)

$1.50 UYU 57.9

$0.79 UYU 30.29

$2.95 UYU 114

Tomato (1kg)

$3.20 UYU 124

$1.43 UYU 55.1

$5.44 UYU 210

Potato (1kg)

$2.05 UYU 79.2

$1.01 UYU 38.79

$2.74 UYU 106

Onion (1kg)

$2.08 UYU 80.3

$1.25 UYU 48.25

$2.74 UYU 106

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.26 UYU 48.55

$0.84 UYU 32.36

$1.79 UYU 68.9

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.75 UYU 67.6

$1.24 UYU 47.92

$2.24 UYU 86.4

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.20 UYU 200

$4.95 UYU 191

$5.94 UYU 229

Wine (Bottle)

$8.45 UYU 326

$5.14 UYU 198

$12.83 UYU 495

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.30 UYU 88.7

$1.68 UYU 65.0

$3.70 UYU 143

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.93 UYU 113

$1.95 UYU 75.0

$4.62 UYU 178

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.19 UYU 45.71

$1.07 UYU 41.21

$1.43 UYU 55.1

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$43.92 UYU 1,693

$58.6 UYU 2,258

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.49 UYU 57.6

$1.86 UYU 71.7

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.56 UYU 60.2

$4.33 UYU 167

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.80 UYU 417

$14.39 UYU 555

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.87 UYU 72.1

$1.80 UYU 69.5

$2.17 UYU 83.5

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

$38.5K UYU 1.5M

$32.0K UYU 1.2M

$38.5K UYU 1.5M

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

$38.5K UYU 1.5M

$38.1K UYU 1.5M

$39.1K UYU 1.5M

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

$142 UYU 5,479

$82.7 UYU 3,189

$345 UYU 13.3K

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

$17.51 UYU 675

$9.70 UYU 374

$48.52 UYU 1,871

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$43.00 UYU 1,658

$32.28 UYU 1,245

$64.6 UYU 2,490

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$55.8 UYU 2,152

$29.69 UYU 1,145

$99.0 UYU 3,817

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.95 UYU 731

$12.27 UYU 473

$29.44 UYU 1,135

Cinema Ticket

$10.17 UYU 392

$7.36 UYU 284

$12.26 UYU 473

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

$474 UYU 18.3K

$297 UYU 11.5K

$818 UYU 31.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,487 UYU 327.3K

$7,264 UYU 280.1K

$10.2K UYU 392.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$92.0 UYU 3,547

$37.18 UYU 1,434

$141 UYU 5,440

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$48.94 UYU 1,887

$14.61 UYU 563

$73.1 UYU 2,818

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$116 UYU 4,460

$75.0 UYU 2,891

$159 UYU 6,128

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$118 UYU 4,560

$73.6 UYU 2,840

$172 UYU 6,626

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$594 UYU 22.9K

$481 UYU 18.5K

$961 UYU 37.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$477 UYU 18.4K

$374 UYU 14.4K

$748 UYU 28.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,030 UYU 39.7K

$705 UYU 27.2K

$2,015 UYU 77.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$797 UYU 30.8K

$593 UYU 22.8K

$1,312 UYU 50.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,426 UYU 132.1K

$2,084 UYU 80.4K

$4,346 UYU 167.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,081 UYU 80.2K

$1,543 UYU 59.5K

$3,820 UYU 147.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,023 UYU 39.4K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.45

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

Last update: February 2, 2026

By City in Uruguay

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Artigas	40658		$157	$319	$252	$416	19.4	162.24
2	Atlantida	6000	80	$1,011	$1,594	$2,215	$3,445	73.02	245.87
3	Canelones	19865	54	$868	$1,081	$2,099	$3,547	39.67	200.21
4	Colonia	26231		$511	$1,022	$1,721	$2,330	252.02	156.13
5	Durazno	34372	48	$671	$969	$1,723	$2,011	154.31	156.67
6	Florida	33640	72	$731	$1,425	$1,836	$2,984	256.85	145.22
7	Las Piedras	71268	48	$795	$949	$1,749	$2,147	52.75	189.59
8	Libertad	10166	52	$847	$1,021	$1,776	$2,301	215.14	156.35
9	Maldonado	62592	66	$927	$1,319	$2,085	$2,853	257.26	264.95
10	Mercedes	41975	67	$774	$1,342	$1,972	$2,684	18.97	221.07
11	Minas	38446	52	$959	$1,024	$1,966	$2,255	18.07	212.2
12	Montevideo	1319108	83	$1,001	$1,673	$2,318	$3,281	77.64	226.98
13	Pando	25949					$585	53.23	209.69
14	Paysandú	76429		$400	$412	$1,005	$1,045	183.83	211.52
15	Piriapolis	8000	71	$944	$1,389	$2,117	$2,895	49.03	173
16	Punta del Este	9300	103	$1,233	$2,096	$2,696	$4,572	202.54	187.5
17	Rivera	64485						150.72	282.39
18	Salto	104028	63	$737	$1,251	$2,078	$2,476	265.66	143.22
19	San José	36747	50	$872	$995	$1,767	$2,106	47.53	193.05
20	Tacuarembo	54757		$156	$321	$247	$461	63.63	139.82
21	Treinta y Tres	32259	52	$669	$1,026	$1,428	$2,166	108.12	164.57
22	Trinidad	21429	52	$870	$1,036	$2,394	$2,283	33.89	227.23

Uruguay Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Uruguay - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Uruguay offers a flexible balance between housing and lifestyle. Across the country you find a friendly pace and stable services that many expats value. Montevideo tends to have more rental options and higher prices, while smaller cities and coast towns can be noticeably cheaper for housing and everyday goods. Shopping at mercados and cooking at home helps keep costs predictable, and the public bus network is generally affordable for daily travel. The beach peak seasons and holiday periods can shift crowds and prices in popular spots. Tip: Start with a short stay in a neighborhood you love to gauge value and fit.

Housing search in Uruguay is often easier with long-term rentals and agent help. Look for furnished apartments in neighborhoods like Pocitos, Cordón, or Carrasco to balance price, safety, and access. Food options include lively mercados, local butcher and fish stalls, plus supermarkets; cooking at home keeps Uruguay living cost predictable, while occasional dining out in plazas can be enjoyable. Public transport is solid in cities with frequent buses; ride-hailing is common, and cycling is growing in several areas. For errands and co-working, plan around local business hours and use small shops for faster service. Tip: Verify lease terms and required deposits with a trusted local before signing.

To maximize quality of life on a budget, use a simple framework: identify essentials, set a housing target, and track what you spend on food and transport month to month. In Uruguay, you often gain value by choosing neighborhood setups that balance walkability and price, rather than chasing the cheapest option. Seasonality matters: coastal towns swell in summer, offering shorter-term deals or coworking promos outside peak months. Neighborhood fit matters for daily life, with Cordón offering cafés and easy transit access, Pocitos giving a beachy vibe, and Carrasco leaning quieter and family-friendly. Tip: test several areas with short stays and talk to locals about the pace, noise, and safety before signing a long lease.