Lifestyle
Uruguay — Cost of Living Overview
Montevideo, Uruguay's capital and main relocation destination, is reported as having a comfortable single-person monthly budget starting around USD 1,500-2,200, rising to USD 2,600-3,800 for a generous coastal-neighborhood lifestyle. Uruguay is widely described as South America's most expensive country, reflecting its political stability, safety, and reliance on imported goods.
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Key facts
- A more budget-conscious single person cooking at home and using public transport is reported able to live on roughly USD 1,200-1,500/month.
Costs
- One-bedroom apartment, Pocitos/Punta Carretas: ~USD 600-1,000/month
Timelines
- Construction and real estate sectors: Grew by an average of 5% per year between 2011 and 2020