Should I move to Montevideo?

Montevideo, Uruguay has a cost of living 65.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.8). It is ranked #333 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 63.7 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 65.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.8). Groceries are 43.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 34.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately UYU 28,336 per month. Local purchasing power index is 63.7 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇾 Uruguay · #333 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Montevideo?

65.2% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-65.2%

vs NYC

UYU 28,336

1 rum, stadskärna

63.7

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Montevideo?

Kostnadsfördelning: Montevideo

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

34.8 Mid-priced

Hyra

16.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

56.3 Moderate

Restauranger

66.0 Moderate

Köpkraft

63.7 Moderate

Hyra i Montevideo

1 rum, stadskärna UYU 28,336/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum UYU 23,386/mo

3 rum, stadskärna UYU 46,582/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum UYU 41,608/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 18% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇻🇪 Caracas

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🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

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CoL index 31.6

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🇨🇴 Medellin

Colombia

CoL index 27.3

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Redo att se siffrorna?

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