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Cost of Living in Pando

Pando, Canelones, Uruguay · Population 31,163

▼ -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 Pando

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 Pando 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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Other Major Cities in Uruguay

Montevideo

Montevideo · pop. 1,788,170

$U36,358 ($909) / mo

Maldonado

Maldonado · pop. 135,014

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Salto

Salto · pop. 124,878

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Ciudad de la Costa

Canelones · pop. 112,449

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Rivera

Rivera · pop. 84,775

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Paysandú

Paysandú · pop. 76,412

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Las Piedras

Canelones · pop. 61,306

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Tacuarembó

Tacuarembó · pop. 60,581

$U27,360 ($684) / mo

Living in Pando

Pando 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 Pando 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 Pando expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $U24,414 ($610) per month in Pando 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 Pando?
A net salary of around $U31,739 ($793) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Pando with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Pando is $U39,600 ($990).
How much is rent in Pando?
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 Pando cheaper than Uruguay on average?
Yes — Pando 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 Pando?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $U5,630 ($141) in Pando. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $U248 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around $U75 ($2).
How do transport costs in Pando compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Pando is estimated at $U911 ($23). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Pando are estimates based on Uruguay national averages adjusted for city size (population 31,163). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.