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Tacuarembó, Uruguay 🇺🇾
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 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 Tacuarembó, with many options in safe neighborhoods.
🍎 Food & Groceries
76%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at good prices; eating out is affordable but limited in variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but inexpensive; taxis and local buses are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but local cultural events are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
83%
Weight: 30
Uruguayan peso is relatively stable compared to regional currencies, with moderate inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally reliable but speeds can be slower than in Montevideo; fiber availability is limited.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; most digital nomads rely on cafes or remote work from accommodation.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
54%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary; not all are digital nomad-friendly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
47%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads; power outlets and seating can be scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
29%
Weight: 100
Tacuarembó is not a well-known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
79%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with good prepaid options.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace, good for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean air and low pollution due to rural setting and low industrial activity.
🧼 Cleanliness
79%
Weight: 10
Town is generally clean with good waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken, which can be a challenge for non-Spanish speakers.
💨 Air Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low traffic and green surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with schools and parks suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
63%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities are available but specialized care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low, especially in public clinics.
🏥 Healthcare
67%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; limited advanced medical services locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
73%
Weight: 80
Mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters; generally pleasant but some rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
91%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
88%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
52%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in homes or public places; summers can be warm but manageable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
69%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with mild winters and warm summers, some seasonal rainfall.
🔊 Noise Pollution
84%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small city size and rural surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music and festivals, but limited international cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
38%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and rural landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion is the main way to learn Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
61%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours and rural experiences available but limited in variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Uruguayan cuisine; limited international food variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; mostly small local classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but not many specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
63%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; organic and specialty health foods less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
77%
Weight: 20
UTC -3, convenient for working with North and South American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
41%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
33%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities; not well developed.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem in Tacuarembó.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; digital payment adoption growing but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Low local adoption; some interest but infrastructure and services limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
21%
Weight: 30
No major airport; nearest international airports are several hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services within the city; no metro or train.
🚶 Walkability
67%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
32%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are limited or unavailable; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited dedicated bike lanes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to other cities but infrequent and slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
27%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
72%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
78%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
79%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
43%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Uruguay offers relatively straightforward tourist visa policies for many countries.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
82%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
58%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation and can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; not very fast but manageable.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
37%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
23%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Tacuarembó digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates compared to larger cities.
♀️ Female Friendly
68%
Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers but cultural norms are traditional.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; Uruguay is generally welcoming but less diverse.