Montevideo, Uruguay
+2% vs Montevideo avgBuceo is a moderately-priced area within Montevideo, with a cost of living index of 33.1 — that is +2% compared to the Montevideo average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $U 21,429/month, compared to a range of $U 14,706 in Cerro to $U 27,312 in Carrasco.
For a typical resident of Buceo, housing takes up roughly 28% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $U 857,169 before tax.
Salaries in Buceo reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 33.1:
After tax and deductions of 25.7% in Uruguay, take-home pay for someone earning $U 857,169 would be roughly $U 636,876/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $U 1,043,099 salary in Buceo, Montevideo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Buceo would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $24,825 |
| London | GBP | £21,364 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 124,219 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrasco | 42.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Punta Carretas | 40.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Pocitos | 39.6 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Punta Gorda | 36.4 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Ciudad Vieja | 35.1 | 1.08x | +8% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Buceo, Montevideo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Buceo is near the city average for Montevideo. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Buceo is near the Montevideo average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.