Cost of Living in Uruguay - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Uruguay
Address: UY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $921 (excluding rent), and $1,579 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,262 (excluding rent), and $3,226 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$16.96 UYU 656

$11.89 UYU 460

$24.23 UYU 937

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.4 UYU 2,104

$40.45 UYU 1,564

$98.9 UYU 3,826

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.27 UYU 436

$9.59 UYU 371

$13.43 UYU 520

Cappuccino

$4.22 UYU 163

$2.03 UYU 78.6

$6.21 UYU 240

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

$2.33 UYU 90.2

$1.33 UYU 51.4

$3.61 UYU 140

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.86 UYU 71.8

$1.17 UYU 45.35

$3.07 UYU 119

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.92 UYU 152

$2.01 UYU 77.8

$6.27 UYU 242

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.64 UYU 141

$2.43 UYU 94.0

$6.79 UYU 263

Milk (1 liter)

$1.15 UYU 44.34

$0.97 UYU 37.58

$1.59 UYU 61.6

White Bread (500g)

$2.65 UYU 103

$1.70 UYU 65.7

$4.86 UYU 188

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.60 UYU 61.9

$1.09 UYU 42.01

$1.94 UYU 74.9

Eggs

$4.25 UYU 164

$1.93 UYU 74.5

$5.77 UYU 223

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.48 UYU 521

$7.24 UYU 280

$21.48 UYU 830

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.61 UYU 410

$4.92 UYU 190

$14.77 UYU 571

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.17 UYU 432

$7.33 UYU 284

$17.10 UYU 661

Apples (1kg)

$2.82 UYU 109

$1.21 UYU 46.67

$3.63 UYU 140

Banana (1kg)

$2.46 UYU 95.1

$1.50 UYU 58.0

$4.49 UYU 174

Oranges (1kg)

$1.47 UYU 56.7

$0.77 UYU 29.70

$2.88 UYU 112

Tomato (1kg)

$3.33 UYU 129

$1.49 UYU 57.4

$5.66 UYU 219

Potato (1kg)

$1.96 UYU 75.9

$0.96 UYU 37.21

$2.62 UYU 101

Onion (1kg)

$2.05 UYU 79.2

$1.23 UYU 47.62

$2.69 UYU 104

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.27 UYU 49.08

$0.85 UYU 32.72

$1.80 UYU 69.6

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.74 UYU 67.1

$1.23 UYU 47.62

$2.22 UYU 85.9

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.22 UYU 202

$4.96 UYU 192

$5.96 UYU 230

Wine (Bottle)

$9.08 UYU 351

$5.35 UYU 207

$13.38 UYU 517

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.35 UYU 90.8

$1.72 UYU 66.5

$3.78 UYU 146

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.87 UYU 111

$1.90 UYU 73.7

$4.52 UYU 175

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.24 UYU 47.91

$1.12 UYU 43.20

$1.49 UYU 57.7

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$43.33 UYU 1,676

$57.8 UYU 2,235

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.50 UYU 57.9

$1.86 UYU 72.0

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.57 UYU 60.9

$4.36 UYU 169

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.93 UYU 423

$14.56 UYU 563

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.94 UYU 74.9

$1.87 UYU 72.1

$2.24 UYU 86.7

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

$38.9K UYU 1.5M

$32.3K UYU 1.2M

$38.9K UYU 1.5M

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

$38.0K UYU 1.5M

$37.6K UYU 1.5M

$38.6K UYU 1.5M

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

$141 UYU 5,464

$82.2 UYU 3,180

$343 UYU 13.3K

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

$17.99 UYU 696

$9.97 UYU 385

$49.85 UYU 1,928

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$42.86 UYU 1,657

$32.17 UYU 1,244

$64.4 UYU 2,488

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$54.8 UYU 2,120

$29.17 UYU 1,128

$97.3 UYU 3,760

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.78 UYU 726

$12.16 UYU 470

$29.17 UYU 1,128

Cinema Ticket

$10.32 UYU 399

$7.46 UYU 289

$12.44 UYU 481

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

$476 UYU 18.4K

$299 UYU 11.6K

$823 UYU 31.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,640 UYU 334.1K

$7,395 UYU 286.0K

$10.4K UYU 400.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$90.7 UYU 3,506

$36.66 UYU 1,417

$139 UYU 5,378

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$49.48 UYU 1,914

$14.78 UYU 571

$73.9 UYU 2,858

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$115 UYU 4,440

$74.4 UYU 2,879

$158 UYU 6,101

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$118 UYU 4,575

$73.7 UYU 2,849

$172 UYU 6,648

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$605 UYU 23.4K

$490 UYU 19.0K

$980 UYU 37.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$464 UYU 17.9K

$364 UYU 14.1K

$728 UYU 28.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,013 UYU 39.2K

$694 UYU 26.8K

$1,982 UYU 76.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$788 UYU 30.5K

$585 UYU 22.6K

$1,297 UYU 50.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,440 UYU 133.0K

$2,575 UYU 99.6K

$4,252 UYU 164.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,067 UYU 79.9K

$1,529 UYU 59.1K

$3,826 UYU 147.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,044 UYU 40.4K

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: January 19, 2026

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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		$151	$313	$280	$414	19.4	162.24
2	Atlantida	6000	80	$961	$1,619	$2,191	$3,444	73.02	245.87
3	Canelones	19865	54	$809	$1,073	$2,234	$3,490	39.67	200.21
4	Colonia	26231		$505	$1,053	$1,782	$2,323	252.02	156.13
5	Durazno	34372	48	$737	$941	$2,082	$2,068	154.31	156.67
6	Florida	33640	72	$882	$1,451	$1,899	$2,911	256.85	145.22
7	Las Piedras	71268	48	$884	$973	$2,085	$2,131	52.75	189.59
8	Libertad	10166	52	$822	$1,021	$2,246	$2,226	215.14	156.35
9	Maldonado	62592	66	$812	$1,330	$2,008	$2,860	257.26	264.95
10	Mercedes	41975	67	$833	$1,324	$2,050	$2,677	18.97	221.07
11	Minas	38446	52	$988	$1,038	$2,354	$2,241	18.07	212.2
12	Montevideo	1319108	83	$964	$1,676	$2,342	$3,335	77.64	226.98
13	Pando	25949					$576	53.23	209.69
14	Paysandú	76429		$352	$418	$1,187	$1,029	183.83	211.52
15	Piriapolis	8000	71	$932	$1,382	$1,945	$2,974	49.03	173
16	Punta del Este	9300	103	$1,197	$2,024	$2,772	$4,530	202.54	187.5
17	Rivera	64485						150.72	282.39
18	Salto	104028	62	$888	$1,257	$1,745	$2,488	265.66	143.22
19	San José	36747	50	$719	$974	$2,045	$2,144	47.53	193.05
20	Tacuarembo	54757		$138	$325	$264	$447	63.63	139.82
21	Treinta y Tres	32259	52	$636	$1,043	$1,635	$2,144	108.12	164.57
22	Trinidad	21429	52	$748	$1,046	$1,932	$2,251	33.89	227.23

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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.