Uruguay
Uruguay's relaxed, underrated capital with beautiful Art Deco architecture, a long coastal rambla, excellent steak, and a progressive, laid-back culture.
#121 of 250
13% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 250
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Basic Grocery Basket & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Montevideo is the 121. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 250 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 36% above the median city and adds $ 46 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 124, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 15.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 61% below the median: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 5, domestic beer (0.5l) $ 6. You also get off lightly on clothing, entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
6 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Montevideo, Uruguay. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/montevideo. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 720.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 969.33 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,454.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,900.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| One-way Ticket | 1.29 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 39.52 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains |
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Monthly average costs by category
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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