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 650

$11.89 UYU 455

$24.23 UYU 928

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.4 UYU 2,084

$40.45 UYU 1,550

$98.9 UYU 3,790

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.27 UYU 432

$9.59 UYU 367

$13.43 UYU 515

Cappuccino

$4.22 UYU 162

$2.03 UYU 77.9

$6.21 UYU 238

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

$2.33 UYU 89.4

$1.33 UYU 50.9

$3.61 UYU 138

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.86 UYU 71.1

$1.17 UYU 44.93

$3.07 UYU 118

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.92 UYU 150

$2.01 UYU 77.0

$6.27 UYU 240

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.64 UYU 139

$2.43 UYU 93.1

$6.79 UYU 260

Milk (1 liter)

$1.15 UYU 43.93

$0.97 UYU 37.23

$1.59 UYU 61.1

White Bread (500g)

$2.65 UYU 102

$1.70 UYU 65.1

$4.86 UYU 186

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.60 UYU 61.3

$1.09 UYU 41.62

$1.94 UYU 74.2

Eggs

$4.25 UYU 163

$1.93 UYU 73.8

$5.77 UYU 221

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.48 UYU 516

$7.24 UYU 277

$21.48 UYU 823

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.61 UYU 406

$4.92 UYU 189

$14.77 UYU 566

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.17 UYU 428

$7.33 UYU 281

$17.10 UYU 655

Apples (1kg)

$2.82 UYU 108

$1.21 UYU 46.23

$3.63 UYU 139

Banana (1kg)

$2.46 UYU 94.2

$1.50 UYU 57.5

$4.49 UYU 172

Oranges (1kg)

$1.47 UYU 56.2

$0.77 UYU 29.42

$2.88 UYU 111

Tomato (1kg)

$3.33 UYU 128

$1.49 UYU 56.9

$5.66 UYU 217

Potato (1kg)

$1.96 UYU 75.2

$0.96 UYU 36.86

$2.62 UYU 100

Onion (1kg)

$2.05 UYU 78.5

$1.23 UYU 47.18

$2.69 UYU 103

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.27 UYU 48.62

$0.85 UYU 32.42

$1.80 UYU 69.0

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.74 UYU 66.5

$1.23 UYU 47.17

$2.22 UYU 85.1

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.22 UYU 200

$4.96 UYU 190

$5.96 UYU 228

Wine (Bottle)

$9.08 UYU 348

$5.35 UYU 205

$13.38 UYU 513

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.35 UYU 89.9

$1.72 UYU 65.9

$3.78 UYU 145

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.87 UYU 110

$1.90 UYU 73.0

$4.52 UYU 173

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.24 UYU 47.46

$1.12 UYU 42.80

$1.49 UYU 57.2

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$43.33 UYU 1,660

$57.8 UYU 2,214

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.50 UYU 57.3

$1.86 UYU 71.4

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.57 UYU 60.3

$4.36 UYU 167

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.93 UYU 419

$14.56 UYU 558

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.94 UYU 74.2

$1.87 UYU 71.5

$2.24 UYU 85.9

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 1.4M

$38.6K UYU 1.5M

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

$141 UYU 5,413

$82.2 UYU 3,151

$343 UYU 13.1K

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

$17.99 UYU 689

$9.97 UYU 382

$49.85 UYU 1,910

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$42.86 UYU 1,642

$32.17 UYU 1,232

$64.4 UYU 2,465

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$54.8 UYU 2,101

$29.17 UYU 1,118

$97.3 UYU 3,725

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.78 UYU 719

$12.16 UYU 466

$29.17 UYU 1,118

Cinema Ticket

$10.32 UYU 395

$7.46 UYU 286

$12.44 UYU 477

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

$476 UYU 18.2K

$299 UYU 11.5K

$823 UYU 31.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,640 UYU 331.0K

$7,395 UYU 283.3K

$10.4K UYU 396.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$90.7 UYU 3,474

$36.66 UYU 1,404

$139 UYU 5,328

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$49.48 UYU 1,896

$14.78 UYU 566

$73.9 UYU 2,831

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$115 UYU 4,399

$74.4 UYU 2,852

$158 UYU 6,045

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$118 UYU 4,533

$73.7 UYU 2,823

$172 UYU 6,586

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$605 UYU 23.2K

$490 UYU 18.8K

$980 UYU 37.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$464 UYU 17.8K

$364 UYU 13.9K

$728 UYU 27.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,013 UYU 38.8K

$694 UYU 26.6K

$1,982 UYU 75.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$788 UYU 30.2K

$585 UYU 22.4K

$1,297 UYU 49.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,440 UYU 131.8K

$2,575 UYU 98.6K

$4,252 UYU 162.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,067 UYU 79.2K

$1,529 UYU 58.6K

$3,826 UYU 146.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,044 UYU 40.0K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.45

4.3

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

Last update: January 19, 2026

By City in Uruguay

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Highest

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

Uruguay Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

129

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

221

Mbps

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.