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Estadio Centenario (Montevideo, Uruguay).
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Carlos Páez Vilaró's "Casapueblo." Punta Ballena, Uruguay.
Pampas deer taken at a ranch in Rocha Department, Uruguay

Uruguay

Atlantic Ocean, Río …
Climate
UYU
Currency
Caution
Safety
Moderate
Cost of Living
Spanish
Language
Country Information Uruguay
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Cost of Living
vs EU Average14% more expensive
Rent
UYU30,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Meal
UYU825Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Groceries
UYU59.50Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Transport
UYU56.50One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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With a safety index of 47/100, Uruguay offers moderate safety conditions for expats and their families.

Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Uruguay offers various visa options for international visitors, workers, and long-term residents. Explore the full residency guide for detailed requirements and application processes.

Tourism
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Long-term Stay
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Location Intelligence for Uruguay
Cost of Living53.6

14% above EU avg

Safety47.3

27% below EU avg

Quality of Life140.8

9% below EU avg

Purchasing Power59.1

16% below EU avg

Baselines based on EU averages. Source: Numbeo indices.

Capital

Montevideo

Timezone

UTC-03:00

Area

181,034 km²

Population

3,473,727

Uruguay shows a purchasing power index of 59/100, indicating moderate economic conditions for expats.

Economic Overview in Uruguay

GDP

$71.18B

HDI

0.8

Quality of Life

61/100

+18 vs NYC

Purchasing Power

25/100

-17 vs NYC

Understanding the economic landscape is essential for evaluating living costs and opportunities in Uruguay. This comprehensive overview covers key financial indicators including cost of living, housing markets, income levels, and fiscal policies that shape daily life and long-term financial planning.

Work & Business in Uruguay
Business ClimateSee full guide for details
Work PermitsRequirements vary by nationality
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Demographics in Uruguay

Life Expectancy

77.5

Population

3,473,727

Religions

Non-religious
47.3%
Christianity (Catholic)
36.5%
Christianity (Protestant)
5%
Non-religious (Atheist)
1.3%
Christianity (Jehovah's Witness)
0.6%

Ethnic Composition

White
88%
Black
10.6%
Indigenous
6.4%
Other
6.4%
East Asian
0.7%
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Transportation & Infrastructure in Uruguay
Public TransitAvailable in major cities
AirportsInternational connectivity
InfrastructureRoad & rail networks
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Social Integration in Uruguay
Expat CommunityActive communities available
Cultural IntegrationTips & resources
Language BarrierSee guide for details
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Retirement & Benefits in Uruguay
Retirement VisaCheck eligibility
Healthcare AccessPublic & private options
Pension RecognitionSee guide for details
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Environment & Sustainability in Uruguay
Air QualitySee detailed assessment
Green SpacesParks & nature areas
SustainabilityEnvironmental policies
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Uruguay at a Glance

Capital

Montevideo

Languages

Spanish

UN Member

Yes

Quick Facts for Uruguay

Population

3,473,727

Currency

UYU

Timezone

UTC-03:00

Calling Code

+598

Week starts on

Monday

Gini Coefficient

39.7 (2019)

Traffic side

right side

Location

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.