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Monthly cost in Uruguay
Spending runs from UYU 18,000 a month in the poorest fifth to UYU 146,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
UYU 48,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
UYU 18,000richest 20%
UYU 146,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Uruguay in numbers
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs UYU 66,900 here against UYU 46,600 in Chile, the closest on price.
The richest fifth spends 8.1× the poorest
Spending runs from UYU 18,000 a month in the poorest fifth to UYU 146,000 in the richest, which is #39 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Uruguay compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Uruguay against other countries
More expensive than 86% of countries
Where Uruguay sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs UYU 40,400 at world-middle prices costs UYU 66,900 here.
Data source: household consumption 2015 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Uruguay?
A typical person in Uruguay spends about UYU 48,000 a month — around UYU 576,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Uruguay?
By spending, Uruguay ranks #46 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about UYU 48,000 a month, the poorest 20% about UYU 18,000 and the richest 20% about UYU 146,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Uruguay in US dollars?
The cost of living in Uruguay is about $1,187 a month, or roughly $14,244 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Uruguay?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about UYU 18,000 a month per person, a typical one around UYU 48,000, and a comfortable life around UYU 70,700. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Uruguay enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about UYU 48,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Uruguay is about UYU 44,600. For more on incomes, see salaries in Uruguay.
Is Uruguay an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Uruguay is more expensive than 76% of countries worldwide and ranks 5th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan Peso (UYU). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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