Currently, Uruguay is the 81st most affordable nation out of 138 countries on the list, with a cost of living index of 51.09. In other words, Uruguay is cheaper than 57 countries and more expensive than 80 countries on the index.

Is Uruguay a bad place to live?

Its easy to see why so many people are drawn to this small country nestled beneath Brazil. Life in Uruguay, for the most part, is slow and safe once you get outside of Montevideo. Like most places, there are problems such as empty vacation homes getting ransacked. Violent crimes are quite rare.

Can foreigners buy property in Uruguay?

There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Uruguay. Most transactions, including contracts and title searches going back 30 years, are handled by a notary public, who often represents both the buyer and the seller.

Is Uruguay a nice place to live?

One expat said, Uruguay is a friendly, relaxed, politically stable, relatively safe and enjoyable place to live. The coastal areas offer fairly good beaches and there are expat communities but offer much less to do. You will have to have a car anywhere outside of Montevideo, whereas in the city you wont need one.

Does Uruguay speak English?

Although most Uruguayans have studied English at school, they do not actually speak or use it. However, some Uruguayans have studied English at private institutes, so they can speak it well. Outside Montevideo and Punta del Este there are few English speakers.