King Edward Point vs Colonia del Sacramento — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Country	South Georgia	Uruguay
Nomad score	2.3 / 10	6.3 / 10
Cost of living	$4,190 / mo	$2,808 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	-1° / -8°C	17° / 8°C
Air quality (AQI)	28 Good	47 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Average high	3.6°C	21.6°C
Average low	-0.7°C	14.2°C
Precipitation	259 mm / mo	83 mm / mo
Sunshine	119 h / mo	296 h / mo
Humidity	87%	71%
Rain days	23.1 / mo	7.4 / mo
Wind speed	15.2 km/h	23.3 km/h

GS King Edward Point · average high by month

J 7 F 7 M 6 A 5 M 2 J 1 J 0 A 0 S 2 O 4 N 5 D 5

UY Colonia del Sacramento · average high by month

J 29 F 28 M 26 A 22 M 17 J 15 J 15 A 16 S 19 O 22 N 25 D 27

Air quality

Air quality
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
US AQI	28	47
PM2.5	3.1 µg/m³	8.7 µg/m³
PM10	5.3 µg/m³	12.1 µg/m³
Ozone	47 µg/m³	61 µg/m³
UV index	0	3.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	0.0	3.9
Local Payment Services	0.3	6.3
Startup Scene	0.1	3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Air Conditioning	2.4	5.2
Green Spaces	3.9	6.8
Natural Disaster Risk	7.2	7.9
Noise Pollution	9.4	7.1
Seasonal Variety	2.0	6.5
Weather	0.9	7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Mobile Network Coverage	0.4	8.4
Power Grid Reliability	6.3	8.3
Public WiFi Availability	0.2	5.4
VPN Reliability	1.6	8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Accommodation Cost	0.6	5.6
Cost of Living	1.0	6.5
Currency Stability	9.3	7.2
Entertainment Cost	0.4	6.1
Food & Groceries	0.8	6.1
Gym Membership Cost	0.4	6.4
Transportation Cost	0.4	7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Culture	0.8	7.1
Indoors Fun	0.8	4.8
Language Learning Opportunities	0.4	5.7
Local Experiences & Tours	1.0	7.3
Nightlife	0.3	4.3
Outdoors & Nature	8.4	6.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.0	2.9
Nomad Friendly	0.3	6.7
Online Community Presence	0.1	3.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Cafes with WiFi	0.0	6.2
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.0	3.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.0	5.2
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.0	3.8
Internet Speed	0.6	7.2
Local SIM Card Availability	0.0	7.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Fitness Facilities	2.0	4.3
Food Scene	0.6	6.5
Healthy Food Options	1.2	5.4
Yoga Studios	0.1	3.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Healthcare	0.9	7.1
Healthcare Affordability	1.0	7.5
Healthcare Quality	1.0	6.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.0	7.4
Ease of Business Registration	0.5	6.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.3	5.0
Freedom of Speech	5.3	8.4
Political Stability	8.7	8.4
Tax Friendliness	2.1	6.4
Visa Ease	0.7	7.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Air Quality	9.8	7.9
Cleanliness	9.3	7.7
Environmental Quality	9.5	7.7
Family Friendly	1.0	7.5
Language Barrier	8.8	5.7
Work-Life Balance	2.4	8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Female Friendly	8.4	8.1
Racial Tolerance	8.5	7.6
Safety	9.6	8.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Airport Connectivity	0.2	3.8
Cycling	0.5	5.8
Intercity Travel Options	0.3	6.8
Public Transit	0.1	4.0
Ride-sharing Services	0.0	3.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.1	6.0
Walkability	2.8	7.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Coworking Quality	0.1	3.7
Freelance Ecosystem	0.1	3.5
Networking Opportunities	0.5	3.5
Remote Job Opportunities	0.2	3.5
Time Zone Favorability	2.1	6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Jeans	$107 per pair	$86 per pair
Summer Dress	$120 per dress	$59 per dress
Running Shoes	$147 per pair	$128 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Dining Out	$107 per month	$103 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Cinema Ticket	$20 per ticket	$10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Coffee	$7.36 per cup	$4.06 per cup
Beer	$11 per pint	$4.68 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$27 per meal	$14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$107 per meal	$79 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$20 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$13 per kg	$2.34 per kg
Bread	$6.69 per loaf	$2.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$4.02 per bottle	$1.85 per bottle
Milk	$5.35 per liter	$1.18 per liter
Rice	$4.68 per kg	$1.60 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$24 per kg	$9.36 per kg
Beef	$29 per kg	$11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$24 per bottle	$10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Groceries	$669 per month	$308 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$44 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Doctor Visit (GP)	$107 per visit	$54 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$27 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Housing	$803 per month	$406 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$2,008 per month	$530 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$3,346 per month	$1,355 per month
Coworking Space	$268 per month	$202 per month
Coliving Space	$2,008 per month	$788 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Internet & Mobile	$107 per month	$44 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Leisure Activities	$27 per month	$62 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Haircut	$47 per visit	$17 per visit
Laundry	$33 per kg	$11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Mobile Plan	$54 per month	$21 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$134 per month	$41 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$40 one-time	$9.85 one-time
Gym Membership	$94 per month	$52 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$33 per hour	$21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Transportation	$27 per month	$54 per month
Taxi Start	$6.69 per trip	$1.85 per trip
Taxi per km	$4.02 per km	$1.48 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$0.00 per month	$44 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$20 per trip	$8.62 per trip
Gasoline	$3.35 per liter	$1.93 per liter
Scooter Rental	$47 per month	$30 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	GS King Edward Point	UY Colonia del Sacramento
Utilities	$335 per month	$118 per month