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Cost of Living in Fray Bentos

Fray Bentos, Río Negro, Uruguay · Population 26,951

▼ -16% vs Uruguay average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$U24,414 ($610)
Couple, monthly$U43,720 ($1,093)
Family of four, monthly$U56,915 ($1,423)

Estimated Prices in Fray Bentos

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$U248 ($6.21)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$U994 ($24.84)per meal
Cappuccino$U74.52 ($1.86)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$U5,630 ($141)per month
Monthly public transport pass$U911 ($22.77)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$U2,401 ($60.03)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$U696 ($17.39)per month
Fitness club membership$U696 ($17.39)per month
Cinema ticket$U182 ($4.55)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$U11,291 ($282)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$U7,854 ($196)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$U23,563 ($589)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Fray Bentos is $U39,600 ($990) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $U24,414 ($610) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $U31,739 ($793) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($U7,854 ($196)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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$U36,358 ($909) / mo

Maldonado

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Salto

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Ciudad de la Costa

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Rivera

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Paysandú

Paysandú · pop. 76,412

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Las Piedras

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Tacuarembó

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$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Living in Fray Bentos

Fray Bentos is one of the key cities in Uruguay. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $U24,414 ($610), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $U7,854 ($196) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $U56,915 ($1,423) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $U43,720 ($1,093) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Fray Bentos is $U39,600 ($990). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $U31,739 ($793) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fray Bentos expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $U24,414 ($610) per month in Fray Bentos including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Uruguay.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Fray Bentos?
A net salary of around $U31,739 ($793) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Fray Bentos with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Fray Bentos is $U39,600 ($990).
How much is rent in Fray Bentos?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $U11,291 ($282) per month in the city centre and $U7,854 ($196) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $U23,563 ($589).
Is Fray Bentos cheaper than Uruguay on average?
Yes — Fray Bentos is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Uruguay average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Fray Bentos?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $U5,630 ($141) in Fray Bentos. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $U248 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around $U75 ($2).
How do transport costs in Fray Bentos compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Fray Bentos is estimated at $U911 ($23). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Fray Bentos are estimates based on Uruguay national averages adjusted for city size (population 26,951). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.