Punta del Este is the most expensive of Uruguay's 3 priced cities — $1,534 a month in essentials, 16% above Colonia del Sacramento at $1,326. The average net salary of $1,131 covers that 0.7×. 107.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 6.6 µg/m³ a year, 1× 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 | $882 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,132 |
| Groceries | $190 |
| Dining out | $252 |
| Utilities | $160 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,534 |
| Avg net salary | $1,131 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,224 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,465 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Punta del Este, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $37.30 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.43 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.56 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.73 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.73 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.47 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.01 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.15 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.73 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.28 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.11 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.63 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.03 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.91 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.10 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.05 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.82 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.39 |
| Monthly transit pass | $49.73 |
| Taxi start | $1.86 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.35 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.13 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $114.70 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $45.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.50 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $56.40 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.18 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Punta del Este has 107.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the highest of the 6 Uruguay cities we track. Uruguay's national figure is 103.4, so Punta del Este runs 4 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 | 22.9°C | 23.7°C | 73% | 43% | 81 mm |
| Feb | 22.6°C | 23.6°C | 75% | 45% | 85 mm |
| Mar | 20.9°C | 21.2°C | 77% | 45% | 80 mm |
| Apr | 18.3°C | 17.6°C | 79% | 53% | 96 mm |
| May | 14.5°C | 12.8°C | 80% | 59% | 70 mm |
| Jun | 12.2°C | 9.7°C | 82% | 60% | 76 mm |
| Jul | 11.2°C | 8.6°C | 82% | 61% | 96 mm |
| Aug | 12.4°C | 9.9°C | 80% | 57% | 98 mm |
| Sep | 13.5°C | 11.4°C | 80% | 58% | 69 mm |
| Oct | 15.6°C | 14°C | 78% | 54% | 85 mm |
| Nov | 18.7°C | 17.9°C | 74% | 46% | 67 mm |
| Dec | 20.9°C | 20.9°C | 72% | 45% | 80 mm |
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