Montevideo, Uruguay

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Country

Uruguay

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About Montevideo, Uruguay

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$781

Family of 4 / mo

$2,029

Avg salary (after tax)

$984

Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay , a beautiful country in South America. This vibrant city is located on the southern coast, right by the Atlantic Ocean. Montevideo is known for its lovely beaches, like Playa de los Pocitos, where people enjoy sunbathing and swimming.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $135.21
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $70.68
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $157.98
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $144.12

Financial

Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $980.45
Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.25

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.24
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.77
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.98
CappuccinoUSD $4.77
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.49

Food - Dining

Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $64.85
Fast Food ComboUSD $13.3
Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $18.3

Food - Grocery

Onions (1 kg)USD $1.85
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.48
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.97
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.98
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.98
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.85
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.78
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.56
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $13.05
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $14.42
Dozen EggsUSD $4.24
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $13.87
Apples (1 kg)USD $2.55
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.61
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.96
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.64
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.05

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $348.73
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $718.07
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $690.37
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,327
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,394
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $282.24

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $72.18
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $32.83
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $11.65
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $428.69
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,768

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.48
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $46,565
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $12.31
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $59.87
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $48,299
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.47

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $52.89
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $192.52