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Salto, Uruguay 🇺🇾
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Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Montevideo and other capitals; lower prices for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, with options for furnished apartments suitable for mid-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce; dining out is inexpensive compared to larger cities.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap; taxis and ride-sharing services are affordable due to the city's smaller size.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited variety but affordable options for local events, cinemas, and cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced with decent facilities, though fewer premium options.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Uruguayan Peso is relatively stable with low inflation compared to regional neighbors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-50 Mbps; reliable but not as fast as major urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; few options mostly in central areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connectivity can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but overall limited infrastructure.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace and emphasis on family and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water; less industrial pollution compared to larger cities.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean public spaces and streets.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; limited English spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low traffic and industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with parks and family-oriented activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
70%
Weight: 20
Decent public and private healthcare facilities; not as advanced as capital city.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are affordable, especially public services.
🏥 Healthcare
72%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with reasonable quality for routine and emergency care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters; some humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and riverside areas available for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many places rely on fans or natural ventilation.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons but mild; winters can be cool and damp.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels; quiet residential and city areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music, festivals, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Access to river beaches, parks, and countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion is primary method for learning Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available but limited compared to tourist hubs.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with emphasis on meat and fresh produce; fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; not a major wellness destination.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and sports clubs available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; organic options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
UTC -3 aligns well with North and South American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events; small expat and digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is limited; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; most innovation hubs are in Montevideo.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; digital payment adoption growing.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited local infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; major international travel requires Montevideo.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Local bus service available but limited routes and frequency.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect Salto to other cities; no train service.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa policies are straightforward for many nationalities; 90-day stay common.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
80%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Can be bureaucratic for foreigners; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate process; not fully digitalized but manageable.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Salto digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Moderately safe and welcoming for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but limited ethnic diversity.