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Montevideo vs Ciudad de la Costa

Uruguay vs Uruguay · 24 km apart

Montevideo

Uruguay

$U36,358 ($909)

single / month

VS

Ciudad de la Costa

Uruguay

$U27,360 ($684)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMontevideoCiudad de la CostaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$8.97$6.90Ciudad de la Costa
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$35.88$27.60Ciudad de la Costa
Cappuccino$2.69$2.07Ciudad de la Costa
Monthly groceries (single person)$203$156Ciudad de la Costa
Monthly public transport pass$32.89$25.30Ciudad de la Costa
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$86.71$66.70Ciudad de la Costa
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$25.12$19.32Ciudad de la Costa
Fitness club membership$25.12$19.32Ciudad de la Costa
Cinema ticket$6.58$5.06Ciudad de la Costa
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$447$322Ciudad de la Costa
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$311$224Ciudad de la Costa
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$933$672Ciudad de la Costa
Total single-person budget$909$684Ciudad de la Costa
Average net salary$1,430$1,100

Verdict

Ciudad de la Costa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Montevideo runs about $909 versus $684 in Ciudad de la Costa — a difference of roughly 25%.

Salary-adjusted, Montevideo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Montevideo  ·  Full cost of living in Ciudad de la Costa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo cheaper than Ciudad de la Costa?
No. Montevideo costs an estimated $909 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Ciudad de la Costa at $684.
How far is Montevideo from Ciudad de la Costa?
The straight-line distance between Montevideo and Ciudad de la Costa is approximately 24 km (15 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Montevideo or Ciudad de la Costa?
The estimated average net salary is $1,430 in Montevideo and $1,100 in Ciudad de la Costa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $521 in Montevideo versus $416 in Ciudad de la Costa per month.