Comparison
Buenos Aires vs Montevideo: cost of living compared
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Montevideo costs 57% more than Buenos Aires: $1,533 against $977 a month, a difference of $556.
Category by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle.
| Category | Buenos Aires | Montevideo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $520 | $800 | +$280 |
| Groceries | $180 | $270 | +$90 |
| Transport | $30 | $60 | +$30 |
| Utilities | $45 | $80 | +$35 |
| Internet | $22 | $33 | +$11 |
| Coworking | $90 | $140 | +$50 |
| Entertainment | $90 | $150 | +$60 |
| Total per month | $977 | $1,533 | +$556 |
The category that separates the two cities most is rent: $520 in Buenos Aires and $800 in Montevideo, which is $280 of the $556 gap. Buenos Aires has an equal or lower estimate in every category.
Other households and lifestyles
| Scenario | Buenos Aires | Montevideo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal · Room | $418 | $728 | +$310 |
| Frugal · 1-bed apartment | $663 | $1,088 | +$425 |
| Average · 1-bed apartment | $977 | $1,533 | +$556 |
| Comfortable · 1-bed apartment | $1,458 | $2,105 | +$647 |
| Average · Family apartment | $1,402 | $2,128 | +$726 |
| Comfortable · Family apartment | $1,968 | $2,870 | +$902 |
Currency and exchange rates
Argentina uses the Argentine peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period, and this currency has been especially volatile.
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period.
A lower cost is not the same as a better fit. These figures do not measure housing quality, climate, safety or work opportunities.