Moving to Uruguay from Peru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Peru to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Peru to Uruguay, you would find that Uruguay is 2.1 times more expensive than Peru overall. A PEN255,979 salary in Peru would need to be roughly UYU5,691,110 in Uruguay to maintain the same lifestyle. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Uruguay. What does your salary buy? PEN255,979 → UYU5,691,110 To maintain the same standard of living in Uruguay How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 3.0 times more Groceries pay 85.6% more Transportation pay 87.0% more Housing pay 2.0 times more Childcare pay 2.4 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 53.9% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Peru to Uruguay. The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Peru. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Peru performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. 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 Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Peru generally does better on environment, though Uruguay leads in air pollution deaths. 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in water stress level. 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 Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay leads in gdp per capita. 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 Peru across all family life metrics. Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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. Peru passport holder visiting Uruguay Uruguay passport holder visiting Peru Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Uruguay is around 89% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city. Budget about UYU1,422,778 for 3 months in Uruguay (based on a PEN255,979 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? Peru performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru. Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71). The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in. The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
Get free moving quotes to Uruguay
Who Else Is Making This Move?
Key Indicator Comparison
Is it safe?
How's the healthcare?
What about the environment?
Will I have good infrastructure?
What are the job prospects?
Is it good for families?
What's the Climate Like?
Months Lima Montevideo Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) View all months
Month Lima Montevideo Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, 
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Visitor Visa Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Uruguay than Peru?
How much money do I need to move to Uruguay?
Can I work remotely from Uruguay?
Is Uruguay safe for expats?
How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Peru?
What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Peru?
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
