Montevideo ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Uruguay on cost — $1,436 a month in essentials, 8% above Colonia del Sacramento, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,275 covers that 0.9×. 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 7.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 11°C, Jan 23°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 | $583 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $744 |
| Groceries | $203 |
| Dining out | $316 |
| Utilities | $259 |
| Local transport | $75 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,436 |
| Avg net salary | $1,275 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $979 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,212 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Montevideo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.94 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $61.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $14.69 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.56 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.73 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.74 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.01 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.39 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.20 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.86 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.91 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.07 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.91 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.26 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.82 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.52 |
| Monthly transit pass | $74.70 |
| Taxi start | $1.87 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.35 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.13 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $213.84 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $45.18 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.53 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.32 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.20 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Montevideo has 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the lowest of the 6 Uruguay cities we track. Uruguay's national figure is 103.4, so Montevideo runs 5 below 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 | 23.3°C | 24.1°C | 69% | 41% | 71 mm |
| Feb | 22.9°C | 23.8°C | 71% | 43% | 73 mm |
| Mar | 20.9°C | 21.1°C | 74% | 43% | 82 mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 17.2°C | 77% | 50% | 95 mm |
| May | 13.9°C | 12.1°C | 80% | 57% | 84 mm |
| Jun | 11.5°C | 9°C | 81% | 57% | 58 mm |
| Jul | 10.6°C | 7.9°C | 81% | 59% | 88 mm |
| Aug | 12°C | 9.4°C | 79% | 56% | 77 mm |
| Sep | 13.5°C | 11.3°C | 77% | 54% | 60 mm |
| Oct | 15.9°C | 14.2°C | 75% | 52% | 79 mm |
| Nov | 19.2°C | 18.4°C | 70% | 43% | 72 mm |
| Dec | 21.5°C | 21.4°C | 68% | 41% | 79 mm |
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