Salto, Uruguay 🇺🇾
#697
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Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Montevideo and other capitals, with lower prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for long-term stays in apartments or shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
73%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at good prices; eating out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, with bus fares being low and taxis moderately priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited variety of entertainment options but affordable local events and cinemas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available with reasonable monthly fees, though fewer premium options.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uruguayan Peso is relatively stable with moderate inflation compared to regional neighbors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
62%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-50 Mbps; fiber available but not widespread; occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
35%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
59%
Weight: 30
Few cafes actively cater to digital nomads; seating and power outlets limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
27%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
82%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slower pace, good for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water; low industrial pollution; good natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
76%
Weight: 10
Generally clean streets and public spaces, though some areas less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
43%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low traffic and industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
68%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with schools and parks; limited international schooling.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
70%
Weight: 20
Public and private healthcare available; quality is decent but not top-tier.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are affordable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
74%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with some limitations in specialized services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters; generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, or major natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
72%
Weight: 10
Several parks and riverfront areas for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in homes or public places; summers can be warm but manageable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with mild winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
73%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution except in central areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
73%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music, festivals, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
41%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
76%
Weight: 15
Access to rivers, parks, and countryside for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to practice Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available but limited variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
69%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine focused on meats and fresh produce; fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
37%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; limited class variety.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
59%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; organic options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
UTC -3 timezone aligns well with North and South American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
32%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events; small expat and digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; mostly reliant on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance platforms or communities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
33%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; basic facilities without many amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
28%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; most innovation hubs are in Montevideo.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
42%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still niche; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited international flights; Montevideo airport nearby.
🚇 Public Transit
57%
Weight: 20
Bus system covers the city but infrequent and limited routes.
🚶 Walkability
64%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable; outskirts require transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Uber and similar services available but less prevalent than in bigger cities.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive or fully safe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
63%
Weight: 15
Bus connections to other cities are frequent and affordable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
38%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
71%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city; 5G limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
49%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa is easy to obtain; no special digital nomad visa yet.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some benefits for foreign residents but complex regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
83%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
79%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Requires local residency or documentation; process can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but bureaucratic compared to larger cities.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available as of May 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
31%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; limited forums or social media groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
74%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers; respectful local culture.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some social challenges but generally accepting.