Moving to Connecticut from Uruguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uruguay to Connecticut? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uruguay to Connecticut, you would find that Connecticut is 71.7% more expensive than Uruguay overall. A UYU3,018,578 salary in Uruguay would need to be roughly $101,668 in Connecticut to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bridgeport averages 61°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uruguay and Connecticut.

What does your salary buy?

UYU3,018,578 $101,668

To maintain the same standard of living in Connecticut

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 26.1% more

Groceries

pay 70.3% more

Transportation

pay 15.3% less

Housing

pay 2.6 times more

Childcare

pay 3.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 65.9% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UYU = 0.0248 USD (July 2026)

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 Uruguay to Connecticut.

Moved in 2023
860 ↑ 27% vs 2022

people moved from Uruguay to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Connecticut compared to Uruguay.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UY
27.9%
CT
31.3%

Uruguay performs better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UY
90.0%
CT
91.3%

Connecticut performs significantly better than Uruguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
CT
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
CT
$77,582

Connecticut performs significantly better than Uruguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
CT
78.4 yrs

Uruguay performs better than Connecticut across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bridgeport Rain: 47.7 in/yr (1212 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Bridgeport
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 68°/49°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 80°/62°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 53°/34°F (12°/1°C)
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Month Montevideo Bridgeport
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Uruguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut than Uruguay?

On average Connecticut is around 36% pricier than Uruguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Connecticut?

Budget about $25,417 for 3 months in Connecticut (based on a UYU3,018,578 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Connecticut?

From major Connecticut cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Uruguay and Connecticut are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Connecticut compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay performs better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Connecticut compared to Uruguay?

The average high temperature in Bridgeport is 61°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Bridgeport receives around 47.7 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Connecticut?

The official language in Connecticut is English. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY
Population 3,407,213 3,574,097
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911