Montevideo, Uruguay
-18% vs Montevideo avgLa Comercial is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Montevideo, with a cost of living index of 26.6 — that is -18% compared to the Montevideo average. Ranked #14 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $U 17,227/month, compared to a range of $U 14,706 in Cerro to $U 27,312 in Carrasco.
For a typical resident of La Comercial, housing takes up roughly 22% 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 689,096 before tax.
Salaries in La Comercial reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.6:
After tax and deductions of 23.5% in Uruguay, take-home pay for someone earning $U 689,096 would be roughly $U 527,159/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $U 838,261 salary in La Comercial, Montevideo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in La Comercial would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $19,950 |
| London | GBP | £17,169 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 99,826 |
| 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 La Comercial, Montevideo to maintain your lifestyle.
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La Comercial is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Montevideo. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in La Comercial is below the Montevideo average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.