At a glance
 UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Uruguay |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,624 / mo | $3,909 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 16° / 10°C | 17° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 40 Good | 22 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 20.1°C | 20.2°C |
| Average low | 14°C | 13.7°C |
| Precipitation | 87 mm / mo | 83 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 285 h / mo | 287 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 77% |
| Rain days | 9.3 / mo | 9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 25.1 km/h | 24.6 km/h |
UY
La Paloma · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 25
A 21
M 18
J 15
J 15
A 16
S 17
O 19
N 22
D 24
UY
Punta del Este · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 25
A 21
M 18
J 15
J 15
A 15
S 17
O 19
N 22
D 24
Air quality
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 40 | 22 |
| PM2.5 | 14.3 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 24.5 µg/m³ | 8.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 58 µg/m³ | 49 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2 | 1.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.7 | 5.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Weather | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Currency Stability | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.3 | 5.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 5.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.9 | 5.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.2 | 5.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Internet Speed | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.0 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.2 | 6.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.5 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.7 | 6.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Cleanliness | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Language Barrier | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.6 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 5.6 |
| Cycling | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.6 | 6.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.2 | 5.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $79 per pair | $103 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $52 per dress | $69 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $121 per pair | $145 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $86 per month | $148 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.06 per cup | $4.80 per cup |
| Beer | $4.43 per pint | $5.42 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $18 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $59 per meal | $84 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Apples | $2.34 per kg | $2.83 per kg |
| Bread | $2.09 per loaf | $2.59 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.60 per bottle | $1.60 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.11 per liter | $1.28 per liter |
| Rice | $1.53 per kg | $1.92 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $10 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.36 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $345 per month | $382 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $62 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $54 per visit | $69 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.62 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $406 per month | $591 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $530 per month | $948 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,355 per month | $2,094 per month |
| Coworking Space | $192 per month | $227 per month |
| Coliving Space | $690 per month | $1,035 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $44 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $37 per month | $74 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $38 per month | $41 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $54 per month | $76 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $30 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $54 per month | $69 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.60 per trip | $1.85 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.43 per km | $2.71 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $39 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.88 per trip | $9.36 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.93 per liter | $1.93 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $15 per month | $34 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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UY
La Paloma
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UY
Punta del Este
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $103 per month | $111 per month |