Villa Las Estrellas vs Montevideo — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Country	Antarctica	Uruguay
Nomad score	2.0 / 10	6.5 / 10
Cost of living	$2,610 / mo	$3,023 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	-1° / -3°C	14° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI)	23 Good	44 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Average high	-0.1°C	19.8°C
Average low	-2.7°C	14.4°C
Precipitation	91 mm / mo	72 mm / mo
Sunshine	123 h / mo	293 h / mo
Humidity	87%	76%
Rain days	18.1 / mo	7.9 / mo
Wind speed	39.2 km/h	25.8 km/h

AQ Villa Las Estrellas · average high by month

J 2 F 2 M 1 A 1 M -0 J -2 J -2 A -3 S -1 O -1 N 0 D 1

UY Montevideo · average high by month

J 26 F 26 M 25 A 21 M 17 J 14 J 14 A 15 S 16 O 19 N 22 D 24

Air quality

Air quality
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
US AQI	23	44
PM2.5	1.7 µg/m³	5.4 µg/m³
PM10	3.1 µg/m³	6.7 µg/m³
Ozone	46 µg/m³	38 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	0.1	5.2
Local Payment Services	0.2	7.2
Startup Scene	0.1	6.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Air Conditioning	0.8	5.6
Green Spaces	0.1	7.5
Natural Disaster Risk	6.2	8.5
Noise Pollution	9.3	6.0
Seasonal Variety	3.7	6.8
Weather	0.4	6.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Mobile Network Coverage	0.9	8.5
Power Grid Reliability	2.7	8.5
Public WiFi Availability	0.4	6.3
VPN Reliability	1.5	8.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Accommodation Cost	0.7	4.4
Cost of Living	0.7	4.8
Currency Stability	4.2	7.0
Entertainment Cost	0.5	5.7
Food & Groceries	0.5	5.2
Gym Membership Cost	0.7	5.3
Transportation Cost	0.3	6.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Culture	0.9	7.7
Indoors Fun	0.8	6.5
Language Learning Opportunities	1.0	7.2
Local Experiences & Tours	2.2	7.4
Nightlife	0.2	6.7
Outdoors & Nature	8.6	7.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.1	5.2
Nomad Friendly	0.2	6.9
Online Community Presence	0.1	5.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Cafes with WiFi	0.0	7.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.0	6.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.0	6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.1	4.9
Internet Speed	0.7	8.1
Local SIM Card Availability	0.1	8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Fitness Facilities	1.8	6.8
Food Scene	0.9	7.3
Healthy Food Options	1.3	6.5
Yoga Studios	0.2	6.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Healthcare	1.3	7.3
Healthcare Affordability	1.2	7.3
Healthcare Quality	1.6	7.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.0	5.0
Ease of Business Registration	0.1	5.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.3	4.7
Freedom of Speech	3.7	8.7
Political Stability	9.3	8.4
Tax Friendliness	3.8	6.9
Visa Ease	0.3	7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Air Quality	9.8	7.5
Cleanliness	8.1	6.6
Environmental Quality	8.2	7.3
Family Friendly	0.8	7.6
Language Barrier	4.5	4.5
Work-Life Balance	1.6	7.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Female Friendly	7.7	7.8
Racial Tolerance	8.7	7.3
Safety	9.7	7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Airport Connectivity	0.2	6.9
Cycling	0.5	5.2
Intercity Travel Options	0.1	6.5
Public Transit	0.2	6.5
Ride-sharing Services	0.0	7.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.0	5.0
Walkability	3.9	7.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Coworking Quality	0.1	6.6
Freelance Ecosystem	0.1	5.6
Networking Opportunities	0.4	5.2
Remote Job Opportunities	0.2	5.3
Time Zone Favorability	1.7	7.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Jeans	$120 per pair	$94 per pair
Summer Dress	$130 per dress	$54 per dress
Running Shoes	$160 per pair	$133 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Dining Out	$180 per month	$111 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Cinema Ticket	$15 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Coffee	$6.00 per cup	$4.56 per cup
Beer	$10 per pint	$4.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$30 per meal	$16 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$110 per meal	$69 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$18 per meal	$13 per meal
Apples	$12 per kg	$2.83 per kg
Bread	$6.00 per loaf	$3.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$5.00 per bottle	$1.85 per bottle
Milk	$5.00 per liter	$1.18 per liter
Rice	$4.50 per kg	$1.77 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$22 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$28 per kg	$12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$28 per bottle	$10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Groceries	$500 per month	$345 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Health Insurance	$25 per month	$0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Doctor Visit (GP)	$150 per visit	$59 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$35 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Housing	$450 per month	$517 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$2,500 per month	$801 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$3,000 per month	$1,601 per month
Coworking Space	$500 per month	$227 per month
Coliving Space	$2,000 per month	$936 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Internet & Mobile	$70 per month	$52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Leisure Activities	$40 per month	$74 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Haircut	$40 per visit	$21 per visit
Laundry	$25 per kg	$14 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Mobile Plan	$80 per month	$27 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$200 per month	$43 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$60 one-time	$9.85 one-time
Gym Membership	$100 per month	$64 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$30 per hour	$23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Transportation	$10 per month	$69 per month
Taxi Start	$10 per trip	$1.60 per trip
Taxi per km	$5.00 per km	$1.92 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$0.00 per month	$46 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$25 per trip	$7.64 per trip
Gasoline	$3.80 per liter	$1.91 per liter
Scooter Rental	$60 per month	$11 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	AQ Villa Las Estrellas	UY Montevideo
Utilities	$180 per month	$111 per month