🇺🇾 South America
Montevideo, Uruguay
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Most stable and safe LatAm country; highest regional quality of life
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Montevideo climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 11,767 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 233 Mbps | 50.7 Mbps | 4 ms | 9,333 |
| Mobile | 285 Mbps | 32.5 Mbps | 19 ms | 2,434 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 40.62 UYU, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $958 | UYU 38,933 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,669 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,429 | UYU 139,277 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,305 | UYU 53,000 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $711 | UYU 28,880 |
| 1BR outside center | $553 | UYU 22,473 |
| 3BR city center | $1,112 | UYU 45,169 |
| 3BR outside center | $940 | UYU 38,174 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $332 | UYU 13,497 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $211 | UYU 8,563 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $14.77 | UYU 600 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $49.79 | UYU 2,023 |
| Fast food combo | $14.52 | UYU 590 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.97 | UYU 202 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.56 | UYU 22.69 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $200 | UYU 8,142 |
| Phone plan / mo | $20 | UYU 807 |
| Internet / mo | $45 | UYU 1,818 |
| Gym membership / mo | $50 | UYU 2,036 |
| Cinema ticket | $12.06 | UYU 490 |
| Preschool / mo | $613 | UYU 24,914 |
| International school / yr | $10,698 | UYU 434,571 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $26,878 | UYU 1,092K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Uruguay
Country-level research that applies to living in Montevideo — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Permit (hoja de identidad provisoria) — income requirement NONE → just a sworn affidavit of self-sufficiency ⭐ — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → nomad permit converts; citizenship 3 yrs (family) / 5 yrs (single) |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial (with holiday) ⭐ system · top rate 36% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Uruguay profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo