Moving to Uruguay from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Uruguay? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Uruguay, you would find that Uruguay is 13.2% more expensive than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly UYU2,994,121 in Uruguay to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Puerto Rico and Uruguay.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → UYU2,994,121
To maintain the same standard of living in Uruguay
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.9% more
Groceries
pay 15.4% less
Transportation
pay 69.4% more
Housing
pay 31.2% less
Childcare
pay 3.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.9% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in homicide rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uruguay performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Uruguay performs significantly better than Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay leads in top income tax 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
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Uruguay leads in education spending.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Uruguay passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: 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 Puerto Rico?
Uruguay and Puerto Rico are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Uruguay?
Budget about UYU748,530 for 3 months in Uruguay (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Puerto Rico 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 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
