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Montevideo

Uruguay's calm, safe, easy-visa capital, underrated nomad base

In Montevideo, a mid-range month runs about $1,916 (UYU 76,967) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet8.3/10

Faster internet than about 85% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.3/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English4/10

Less English-friendly than about 90% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.4/10

Better wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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Everything we know

34 categories for Montevideo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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