Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾
#694
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Nomad Score:
66%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major global cities, though prices have risen recently due to inflation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Rental prices in Montevideo are reasonable but have increased; affordable options exist outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer good prices; eating out is affordable with diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
73%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive and widely used; buses cover most areas efficiently.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Cinema, theaters, and nightlife are moderately priced; cultural events often affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with many mid-range facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
52%
Weight: 30
Uruguayan Peso experiences moderate volatility; inflation impacts purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband and fiber connections with average speeds around 50-70 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
71%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces in Montevideo catering to freelancers and digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi with decent speeds, popular among remote workers.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
75%
Weight: 30
Numerous cafes with comfortable seating and power outlets, welcoming to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
56%
Weight: 100
Growing but still a niche destination for digital nomads compared to other Latin American cities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Strong cultural emphasis on work-life balance with relaxed lifestyle and social activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Good air quality and relatively low pollution levels compared to larger cities.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean urban environment with regular city maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
51%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist and business sectors.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality with low industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
74%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare facilities, especially in Montevideo, with both public and private options.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are affordable, especially with public health insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
73%
Weight: 20
Accessible and reliable healthcare services with a mix of public and private providers.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters; generally pleasant year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Several parks and coastal green areas available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
62%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common but not universal; mild climate reduces necessity.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with mild winters and warm summers, but limited extreme variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
81%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with music, theater, and festivals reflecting European and Latin American influences.
🌃 Nightlife
67%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife with bars and clubs, though quieter than larger Latin American cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, parks, and nearby countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
63%
Weight: 10
Several language schools and informal opportunities to learn Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural tours, food experiences, and historical sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Museums, theaters, and cinemas provide indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Diverse culinary scene with strong emphasis on meat, seafood, and local produce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
64%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, though not as widespread as in larger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
68%
Weight: 15
Good availability of gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of organic and health-focused food stores and restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
77%
Weight: 20
UTC-3 timezone aligns well with North and South American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
60%
Weight: 25
Limited but growing professional and digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most digital nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
58%
Weight: 20
Emerging freelance community with some platforms and coworking support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
70%
Weight: 30
Good quality coworking spaces with modern amenities and community events.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
57%
Weight: 15
Small but active startup ecosystem with government support and incubators.
💳 Local Payment Services
63%
Weight: 10
Growing use of digital payments, though cash is still common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
59%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; some local businesses accept crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
68%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections to major South American cities and some direct flights to North America and Europe.
🚇 Public Transit
72%
Weight: 20
Extensive bus network with affordable fares; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
74%
Weight: 20
City center and many neighborhoods are walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Uber and local ride-sharing apps operate reliably in Montevideo.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Growing cycling infrastructure but still limited compared to bike-friendly cities.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
69%
Weight: 15
Good bus connections to other Uruguayan cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
58%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of electric scooter rentals; some bike rental shops exist.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
76%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and most populated areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
79%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some parks and public buildings but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
73%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa is easy to obtain; 90-day stay without visa for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
54%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some complexity in tax regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption levels.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
56%
Weight: 15
Bank account opening can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
62%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but involves some paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
67%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly to nomads with good infrastructure but limited visa options.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
53%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events; community is small but growing.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
60%
Weight: 20
Some online groups and forums for Montevideo-based digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
69%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, though petty crime exists; usual urban precautions advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
68%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe and welcoming for female travelers and nomads.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some social challenges but generally inclusive.