Cost of Living in Uruguay - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Uruguay
Address: UY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $949 (excluding rent), and $1,522 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,272 (excluding rent), and $3,176 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.02 UYU 682

$11.93 UYU 478

$24.32 UYU 974

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.0 UYU 2,163

$40.16 UYU 1,608

$98.2 UYU 3,932

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.71 UYU 469

$9.97 UYU 399

$13.96 UYU 559

Cappuccino

$4.27 UYU 171

$2.06 UYU 82.5

$6.29 UYU 252

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

$2.36 UYU 94.4

$1.34 UYU 53.8

$3.65 UYU 146

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.78 UYU 71.2

$1.12 UYU 44.97

$2.94 UYU 118

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.80 UYU 152

$1.95 UYU 78.0

$6.07 UYU 243

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.62 UYU 145

$2.41 UYU 96.7

$6.75 UYU 270

Milk (1 liter)

$1.20 UYU 48.17

$1.02 UYU 40.83

$1.67 UYU 67.0

White Bread (500g)

$2.70 UYU 108

$1.73 UYU 69.3

$4.95 UYU 198

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.61 UYU 64.4

$1.09 UYU 43.72

$1.95 UYU 77.9

Eggs

$4.45 UYU 178

$2.02 UYU 80.8

$6.04 UYU 242

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.41 UYU 537

$7.21 UYU 289

$21.37 UYU 856

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.74 UYU 430

$4.98 UYU 200

$14.95 UYU 599

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.01 UYU 441

$7.23 UYU 289

$16.86 UYU 675

Apples (1kg)

$2.77 UYU 111

$1.18 UYU 47.42

$3.56 UYU 143

Banana (1kg)

$2.45 UYU 98.0

$1.49 UYU 59.8

$4.47 UYU 179

Oranges (1kg)

$1.53 UYU 61.2

$0.80 UYU 32.03

$3.01 UYU 120

Tomato (1kg)

$3.35 UYU 134

$1.49 UYU 59.7

$5.68 UYU 228

Potato (1kg)

$2.03 UYU 81.2

$0.99 UYU 39.79

$2.71 UYU 108

Onion (1kg)

$2.09 UYU 83.7

$1.26 UYU 50.3

$2.75 UYU 110

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.26 UYU 50.6

$0.84 UYU 33.71

$1.79 UYU 71.7

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.75 UYU 70.0

$1.24 UYU 49.63

$2.24 UYU 89.5

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.23 UYU 209

$4.97 UYU 199

$5.97 UYU 239

Wine (Bottle)

$8.02 UYU 321

$4.87 UYU 195

$12.19 UYU 488

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.34 UYU 93.6

$1.71 UYU 68.6

$3.76 UYU 151

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.86 UYU 115

$1.90 UYU 76.2

$4.51 UYU 181

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.24 UYU 49.85

$1.12 UYU 44.94

$1.50 UYU 60.1

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$43.94 UYU 1,759

$58.6 UYU 2,346

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.44 UYU 57.5

$1.79 UYU 71.6

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.51 UYU 60.4

$4.18 UYU 167

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.11 UYU 445

$14.81 UYU 593

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.89 UYU 75.5

$1.82 UYU 72.7

$2.18 UYU 87.4

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

$39.1K UYU 1.6M

$32.5K UYU 1.3M

$39.1K UYU 1.6M

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

$39.1K UYU 1.6M

$38.7K UYU 1.5M

$39.7K UYU 1.6M

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

$144 UYU 5,752

$83.6 UYU 3,348

$348 UYU 14.0K

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

$17.89 UYU 716

$9.91 UYU 397

$49.58 UYU 1,985

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$42.37 UYU 1,697

$31.81 UYU 1,274

$63.6 UYU 2,548

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$54.8 UYU 2,196

$29.18 UYU 1,168

$97.3 UYU 3,894

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$19.05 UYU 763

$12.34 UYU 494

$29.61 UYU 1,185

Cinema Ticket

$10.17 UYU 407

$7.35 UYU 294

$12.25 UYU 491

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

$471 UYU 18.8K

$296 UYU 11.8K

$813 UYU 32.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,741 UYU 350.0K

$7,481 UYU 299.5K

$10.5K UYU 419.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$92.3 UYU 3,696

$37.32 UYU 1,494

$142 UYU 5,669

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$49.41 UYU 1,978

$14.75 UYU 591

$73.8 UYU 2,954

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$116 UYU 4,625

$74.9 UYU 2,998

$159 UYU 6,355

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$119 UYU 4,769

$74.2 UYU 2,970

$173 UYU 6,930

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$596 UYU 23.9K

$483 UYU 19.3K

$966 UYU 38.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$462 UYU 18.5K

$362 UYU 14.5K

$725 UYU 29.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,021 UYU 40.9K

$699 UYU 28.0K

$1,998 UYU 80.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$802 UYU 32.1K

$596 UYU 23.9K

$1,320 UYU 52.9K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,367 UYU 134.8K

$2,025 UYU 81.1K

$4,350 UYU 174.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,971 UYU 78.9K

$1,529 UYU 61.2K

$3,725 UYU 149.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,042 UYU 41.7K

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: March 10, 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		$164	$314	$214	$416	19.4	162.24
2	Atlantida	6000	80	$1,075	$1,628	$2,777	$3,436	73.02	245.87
3	Canelones	19865	54	$912	$1,053	$2,157	$3,546	39.67	200.21
4	Colonia	26231		$505	$1,015	$1,643	$2,306	252.02	156.13
5	Durazno	34372	48	$761	$949	$1,630	$2,070	154.31	156.67
6	Florida	33640	72	$796	$1,418	$2,185	$2,900	256.85	145.22
7	Las Piedras	71268	48	$795	$963	$2,157	$2,161	52.75	189.59
8	Libertad	10166	52	$852	$1,043	$2,304	$2,252	215.14	156.35
9	Maldonado	62592	66	$825	$1,295	$2,058	$2,857	257.26	264.95
10	Mercedes	41975	67	$772	$1,338	$2,041	$2,723	18.97	221.07
11	Minas	38446	52	$915	$1,050	$1,945	$2,274	18.07	212.2
12	Montevideo	1319108	83	$967	$1,672	$2,397	$3,293	77.64	226.98
13	Pando	25949					$592	53.23	209.69
14	Paysandú	76429		$467	$417	$956	$1,051	183.83	211.52
15	Piriapolis	8000	71	$868	$1,392	$1,858	$2,973	49.03	173
16	Punta del Este	9300	103	$1,116	$2,095	$2,660	$4,586	202.54	187.5
17	Rivera	64485						150.72	282.39
18	Salto	104028	63	$906	$1,232	$1,734	$2,524	265.66	143.22
19	San José	36747	50	$723	$1,005	$2,125	$2,156	47.53	193.05
20	Tacuarembo	54757		$172	$323	$285	$458	63.63	139.82
21	Treinta y Tres	32259	52	$740	$1,038	$1,471	$2,147	108.12	164.57
22	Trinidad	21429	52	$886	$1,018	$2,132	$2,268	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.