How expensive is Montevideo compared to other cities?

Montevideo ranks #331 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 57.2% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 16.0 and local purchasing power is 63.7.

What is the average rent in Montevideo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Montevideo city centre costs approximately UYU 28,336 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to UYU 23,386 (saving 18%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around UYU 46,582.

Is Montevideo affordable to live in?

Montevideo is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are moderate, restaurants are moderate, and local purchasing power is moderate.

🇺🇾 Uruguay · 2026

Costo della Vita a Montevideo

Mid-priced: più economica del 57.2% delle città nel mondo

Classificata #331 su 577 città · Più costosa del 42.6% delle città a livello mondiale

Mid-priced

Costo della Vita

Very affordable

Affitto

Moderate

Generi Alimentari

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice più basso = più accessibile

Prezzi degli Affitti a Montevideo

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	UYU 28,336/mo ≈ $705	UYU 23,386/mo ≈ $582	18%
3 Camere	UYU 46,582/mo ≈ $1,159	UYU 41,608/mo ≈ $1,035	11%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Montevideo has a cost of living index of 35.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

35.1

Index

Sources

7.8

Gap between sources