Moving to Uruguay from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Uruguay, you would find that Uruguay is 46.6% more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,310,130 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly UYU4,108,322 in Uruguay to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mexico and Uruguay.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,310,130 → UYU4,108,322
To maintain the same standard of living in Uruguay
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Restaurants
pay 53.6% more
Groceries
pay 22.4% more
Transportation
pay 45.1% more
Housing
pay 44.6% more
Childcare
pay 77.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.5% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mexico to Uruguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uruguay performs significantly better than Mexico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Uruguay performs significantly better than Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Uruguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Uruguay performs significantly better than Mexico across all family life metrics.
Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.
Mexico passport holder visiting Uruguay
Visa Free
Uruguay passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Uruguay than Mexico?
On average Uruguay is around 36% pricier than Mexico, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Uruguay?
Budget about UYU1,027,080 for 3 months in Uruguay (based on a MX$1,310,130 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Uruguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Uruguay safe for expats?
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Mexico?
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
Both Mexico and Uruguay share the same official language: Spanish.
