Places · Uruguay
The best places to live in Uruguay
Arcadia scores 12 places in Uruguay, from Rivera at about $1,000 a month to José Ignacio at about $1,900. 9 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Uruguay
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 12 places Arcadia scores in Uruguay, not the whole country.
All 12 places in Uruguay
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Uruguay?
Across the 12 places Arcadia scores in Uruguay the median is about $1,325 a month for one person, from Rivera at around $1,000 to José Ignacio at around $1,900. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Uruguay?
Rivera, at about $1,000 a month. It is the cheapest of the 12 places Arcadia scores in Uruguay, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Uruguay has the best internet?
Montevideo, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 12 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Uruguay?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Mercedes (UY). These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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