Moving to Uruguay from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
UY
11.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
UY
33.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
UY
90.0%

Uruguay performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
UY
8.3%

Uruguay performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
UY
8.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Uruguay leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Uruguay passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH UY
Population 7,925 3,407,213
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911