Can you live in Montevideo with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,881, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Montevideo with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,881, you would have roughly $119 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Montevideo with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,881, you would have roughly $1,119 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Montevideo with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,881, you would have roughly $3,119 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Montevideo with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,881, you would have roughly $6,119 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Montevideo, Uruguay

How much does it really cost to live in Montevideo? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

South America 👥 1,320,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 UYU

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$ $800 1-bedroom rent / mo

78 Quality of life / 100

72 Safety / 100

82 Internet / 100

60 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$800
Food (moderate)	$430
Transport	$30
Utilities	$85
Internet	$32
Healthcare	$90
Entertainment	$210
Total (moderate)	$1,881

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Montevideo.

Shared accommodation	$350
Studio	$620
1-bedroom	$800
2-bedroom	$1,150
3-bedroom	$1,580

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City Scores

How Montevideo rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityMontevideo
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyUYU
Time zoneAmerica/Montevideo

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Pros and Cons of Montevideo

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,232 per month Basic $1,427 per month Moderate $1,881 per month Comfortable $2,582 per month Premium $4,136 per month

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Can You Live in Montevideo on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-881 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$119 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$1,119 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,119 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,119 / month