Montevideo, Uruguay
+8% vs Montevideo avgCiudad Vieja is a moderately-priced area within Montevideo, with a cost of living index of 35.1 — that is +8% compared to the Montevideo average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #5 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $U 22,690/month, compared to a range of $U 14,706 in Cerro to $U 27,312 in Carrasco.
For a typical resident of Ciudad Vieja, housing takes up roughly 29% 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 907,590 before tax.
Salaries in Ciudad Vieja reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 35.1:
After tax and deductions of 26.7% in Uruguay, take-home pay for someone earning $U 907,590 would be roughly $U 665,264/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $U 1,106,126 salary in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Ciudad Vieja would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $26,325 |
| London | GBP | £22,655 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 131,725 |
| 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% |
| Parque Rodó | 34.1 | 1.05x | +5% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Ciudad Vieja is near the city average for Montevideo. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Ciudad Vieja is above the Montevideo average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.