At a glance
 UY
Colonia del Sacramento
|
 AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,808 / mo | $1,452 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 16° / 10°C | 18° / 8°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 24 Good | 19 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
|
AR
La Plata
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.6°C | 21.2°C |
| Average low | 14.2°C | 13.6°C |
| Precipitation | 83 mm / mo | 78 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 296 h / mo | 293 h / mo |
| Humidity | 71% | 73% |
| Rain days | 7.4 / mo | 7.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 23.3 km/h | 20.7 km/h |
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
AR
La Plata · average high by month
J 29
F 27
M 25
A 21
M 17
J 14
J 14
A 16
S 18
O 22
N 25
D 27
Air quality
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 24 | 19 |
| PM2.5 | 9.7 µg/m³ | 2.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.1 µg/m³ | 3.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 62 µg/m³ | 34 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.6 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Startup Scene | 3.4 | 5.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Weather | 7.6 | 7.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.8 | 7.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Currency Stability | 7.2 | 3.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 7.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 6.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.6 | 6.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.8 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Internet Speed | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.9 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 5.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.4 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.5 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 7.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 6.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Cycling | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Public Transit | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.0 | 3.9 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 7.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
|
AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $86 per pair | $59 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $59 per dress | $45 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $128 per pair | $114 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $103 per month | $45 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $6.20 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.06 per cup | $2.89 per cup |
| Beer | $4.68 per pint | $3.79 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $8.61 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $79 per meal | $45 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $2.34 per kg | $1.93 per kg |
| Bread | $2.71 per loaf | $2.20 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.85 per bottle | $1.24 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.18 per liter | $1.45 per liter |
| Rice | $1.60 per kg | $2.41 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.36 per kg | $6.54 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $9.64 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $6.54 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $308 per month | $151 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $44 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
|
AR
La Plata
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $54 per visit | $24 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $8.26 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
|
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $406 per month | $193 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $530 per month | $379 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,355 per month | $826 per month |
| Coworking Space | $202 per month | $124 per month |
| Coliving Space | $788 per month | $516 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $44 per month | $19 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $62 per month | $28 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $6.54 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
|
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $41 per month | $33 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.85 one-time | $5.51 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $31 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $10 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
|
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $54 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.85 per trip | $1.51 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.48 per km | $1.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $44 per month | $31 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.62 per trip | $5.16 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.93 per liter | $1.27 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $30 per month | $8.26 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
Colonia del Sacramento
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AR
La Plata
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $118 per month | $31 per month |