Cheapest priced cityColonia del Sacramento$1,326 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityPunta del Este$1,534 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$643across 3 priced cities
Colonia del Sacramento vs the worldCheaper than 215 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada and most Western passports; one in-country extension takes it to 180 days.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Colonia del Sacramento | $1,326 | 104.8 department | $465 | $606 | $175 | $483 | $163 | $40 | n/a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | $1,436 | 98.6 department | $583 | $744 | $203 | $316 | $259 | $75 | $1,275 |
| Punta del Este | $1,534 | 107.6 department | $882 | $1,132 | $190 | $252 | $160 | $50 | $1,131 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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