At a glance
 AR
Buenos Aires
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 UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Nomad score | 7.2 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,543 / mo | $3,023 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 18°C | 22° / 14°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 45 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.5°C | 19.8°C |
| Average low | 14.2°C | 14.4°C |
| Precipitation | 82 mm / mo | 72 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 296 h / mo | 293 h / mo |
| Humidity | 72% | 76% |
| Rain days | 7 / mo | 7.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.9 km/h | 25.8 km/h |
AR
Buenos Aires · average high by month
J 29
F 28
M 26
A 21
M 17
J 15
J 14
A 16
S 19
O 22
N 25
D 28
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
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 56 | 45 |
| PM2.5 | 7.7 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.3 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 78 µg/m³ | 41 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 8.0 | 5.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Startup Scene | 7.7 | 6.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.2 | 8.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.2 | 4.4 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Currency Stability | 2.6 | 7.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.8 | 6.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 9.0 | 6.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.0 | 5.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.6 | 5.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.9 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.0 | 4.9 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Food Scene | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.3 | 6.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| Political Stability | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Language Barrier | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 7.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Cycling | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 8.2 | 7.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.1 | 6.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $119 per pair | $94 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $79 per dress | $54 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $66 per pair | $133 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $68 per month | $111 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.64 per cup | $4.56 per cup |
| Beer | $3.81 per pint | $4.80 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.10 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $24 per meal | $69 per meal |
| Apples | $2.57 per kg | $2.83 per kg |
| Bread | $3.29 per loaf | $3.33 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.78 per bottle | $1.85 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.25 per liter | $1.18 per liter |
| Rice | $1.20 per kg | $1.77 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $5.60 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $162 per month | $345 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $33 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $28 per visit | $59 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.66 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $455 per month | $801 per month |
| Housing | $455 per month | $517 per month |
| Coworking Space | $185 per month | $227 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $750 per month | $1,601 per month |
| Coliving Space | $463 per month | $936 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $34 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $51 per month | $74 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.65 per kg | $14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $5.93 per month | $27 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $43 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | — | $9.85 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $64 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $23 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $1.26 per trip | $1.60 per trip |
| Transportation | $56 per month | $69 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.63 per km | $1.92 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $44 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.43 per trip | $7.64 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.38 per liter | $1.91 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $351 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
Buenos Aires
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UY
Montevideo
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $93 per month | $111 per month |