🇺🇾 South America
Punta del Este, Uruguay
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Uruguay's upscale beach resort; strong seasonal pricing. Thin sample (26 contributors) — monthly budgets unavailable
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Punta del Este climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 5,835 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 176 Mbps | 57.6 Mbps | 7 ms | 5,479 |
| Mobile | 273 Mbps | 26.8 Mbps | 31 ms | 356 |
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) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,125 | UYU 45,683 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,128 | UYU 45,809 |
| 1BR outside center | $879 | UYU 35,704 |
| 3BR city center | $2,264 | UYU 91,954 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,542 | UYU 62,650 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $300 | UYU 12,204 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $185 | UYU 7,510 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $11.08 | UYU 450 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $49.75 | UYU 2,021 |
| Fast food combo | $11.08 | UYU 450 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.97 | UYU 202 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.56 | UYU 22.69 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $114 | UYU 4,613 |
| Phone plan / mo | $17 | UYU 671 |
| Internet / mo | $45 | UYU 1,818 |
| Gym membership / mo | $58 | UYU 2,367 |
| Cinema ticket | $9.14 | UYU 371 |
| Preschool / mo | $492 | UYU 20,000 |
| International school / yr | $6,893 | UYU 280,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $26,857 | UYU 1,091K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Uruguay
Country-level research that applies to living in Punta del Este — 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