Should I move to Montevideo?

Montevideo, Uruguay has a cost of living 43.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.3). It is ranked #270 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 66.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Montevideo?

The cost of living in Montevideo is 43.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.3). Groceries are 43.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 39.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately UYU 17,336 per month. Local purchasing power index is 66.5 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇾 Uruguay · #270 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Montevideo?

43.7% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-43.7%

vs NYC

UYU 17,336

Uppskattad hyra i

66.5

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Montevideo?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Montevideo

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

56.3 Moderate

Hyra

14.5 Very affordable

Livsmedel

56.3 Moderate

Restauranger

60.7 Moderate

Köpkraft

66.5 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Montevideo

1 rum — Stadskärna UYU 17,336/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum UYU 13,002/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna UYU 30,188/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

Argentina

CoL index 50.6

Jämför Buenos Aires vs Montevideo → →

🇦🇷 Cordoba

Argentina

CoL index 46.3

Jämför Cordoba vs Montevideo → →

🇻🇪 Caracas

Venezuela

CoL index 45.8

Jämför Caracas vs Montevideo → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Montevideo — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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