Colonia del Sacramento is the cheapest of Uruguay's 3 priced cities — $1,326 a month in essentials, 14% below Punta del Este at $1,534. 104.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 4.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 11°C, Jan 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $465 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $606 |
| Groceries | $175 |
| Dining out | $483 |
| Utilities | $163 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,326 |
| Avg net salary | n/a |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $988 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,145 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Colonia del Sacramento, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23.44 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $87.34 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.84 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.99 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.99 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.37 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.08 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.15 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.48 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.95 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.43 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.24 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.72 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.24 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.99 |
| Taxi start | $0.88 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.49 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $124.33 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.54 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.65 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.03 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.96 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Colonia del Sacramento has 104.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Uruguay cities we track. Uruguay's national figure is 103.4, so Colonia del Sacramento runs 1 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.6°C | 25.8°C | 67% | 39% | 85 mm |
| Feb | 23.9°C | 25.1°C | 70% | 40% | 94 mm |
| Mar | 21.7°C | 22.2°C | 73% | 40% | 105 mm |
| Apr | 18.4°C | 17.8°C | 77% | 47% | 91 mm |
| May | 14.2°C | 12.6°C | 80% | 55% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 11.9°C | 9.7°C | 81% | 54% | 39 mm |
| Jul | 11.1°C | 8.6°C | 80% | 55% | 71 mm |
| Aug | 12.8°C | 10.4°C | 76% | 51% | 70 mm |
| Sep | 14.5°C | 12.5°C | 75% | 50% | 53 mm |
| Oct | 17°C | 15.6°C | 72% | 49% | 75 mm |
| Nov | 20.7°C | 20.2°C | 66% | 40% | 71 mm |
| Dec | 22.9°C | 23.3°C | 64% | 38% | 86 mm |
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