Is Montevideo more expensive than Buenos Aires?

Montevideo is 10.1% more expensive than Buenos Aires overall. Rent is 13.5% lower, groceries 17.8% more expensive, and restaurants 0.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Buenos Aires or Montevideo?

Buenos Aires has a purchasing power index of 49.7 while Montevideo has 63.7 (NYC = 100). Montevideo offers better purchasing power.

Buenos Aires vs Montevideo: Montevideo is 10.1% more expensive, rent 14% lower (2026)

Category	🇦🇷 Buenos Aires	🇺🇾 Montevideo	Difference
Cost of Living	31.6	34.8	+10.1%
Rent	18.5	16.0	-13.5%
Groceries	47.8	56.3	+17.8%
Restaurants	66.1	66.0	-0.2%
Purchasing Power	49.7	63.7	+28.2%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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