Montevideo, Uruguay

In 2025, a single person living in Montevideo needs approximately UYU 69,409/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around UYU 136,181/month. Montevideo is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Montevideo costs approximately UYU 37,380/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around UYU 69,420/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Montevideo are approximately UYU 19,224 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Montevideo costs UYU 1,762 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Montevideo average UYU 6,942 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Montevideo is located in Uruguay (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of UYU 37,380/month and total single-person expenses around UYU 69,409/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Montevideo costs approximately UYU 513 in 2025. Budget around UYU 4,101/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Montevideo from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 27.2% over this period (from UYU 30,800 in 2022 to UYU 39,174 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Montevideo in 2025, a single person needs approximately UYU 69,409/month. This covers rent (UYU 37,380), groceries (UYU 19,224), transport (UYU 1,762), utilities (UYU 6,942) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around UYU 136,181/month.