📍 Uruguay · South America
Montevideo
Population: 1,381,946
About Montevideo
Montevideo offers relatively stable institutions, good safety outcomes, and moderate digital infrastructure for the region.
✨ City Specialty
Stable South American capital
❤️ Why People Love Montevideo
Institutional stability
Coastal quality of life
Balanced costs
Good healthcare
🗣️ Languages
🏢 Major Companies
- →dLocal
- →Antel
- →Banco República
- →Conaprole
👤 Notable People
- ★Luis Suárez
- ★José Mujica
- ★Jorge Drexler
City Scores
Cost of Living
| 💰 Single Person | $1250/month |
| 👨👩👧 Couple | $2000/month |
| 🏢 Rent (City Center) | $800/month |
| 🏘️ Rent (Outside Center) | $560/month |
| 🍕 Food | $270/month |
| 🚌 Transport | $40/month |
| 💡 Utilities | $115/month |
Environment & Infrastructure
🌍 Climate
📡 Internet
🚨 Crime & Safety
Safety Rating
Crime Statistics (per 100K)
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