Uruguay vs Uruguay · 79 km apart
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Cheaper overallUruguay
single / month
| Expense | San José | Montevideo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.21 | $8.97 | San José |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.84 | $35.88 | San José |
| Cappuccino | $1.86 | $2.69 | San José |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $203 | San José |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.77 | $32.89 | San José |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.03 | $86.71 | San José |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.39 | $25.12 | San José |
| Fitness club membership | $17.39 | $25.12 | San José |
| Cinema ticket | $4.55 | $6.58 | San José |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $447 | San José |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $311 | San José |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $933 | San José |
| Total single-person budget | $610 | $909 | San José |
| Average net salary | $990 | $1,430 |
San José is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San José runs about $610 versus $909 in Montevideo — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 San José · Full cost of living in Montevideo