Is Malvín Expensive?

Montevideo, Uruguay

+0% vs Montevideo avg

Living in Malvín, Montevideo

Malvín is a moderately-priced area within Montevideo, with a cost of living index of 32.5 — that is +0% compared to the Montevideo average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $U 21,009/month, compared to a range of $U 14,706 in Cerro to $U 27,312 in Carrasco.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Malvín, housing takes up roughly 27% 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 840,361 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Malvín

Salaries in Malvín reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 32.5:

After tax and deductions of 25.4% in Uruguay, take-home pay for someone earning $U 840,361 would be roughly $U 626,910/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

32.5
COLI Index
1.00x
vs City Avg
$U 21,009
Est. 1BR Rent
#8
of 18 Areas
25.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Malvín

Estimated annual deductions on a $U 1,024,191 salary in Malvín, Montevideo (local employee).

Income Tax
7%
BPS Contributions
18.1%
Total Deductions: 25.4%
Est. Take-Home: $U 763,888/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Malvín would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $24,375
London GBP £20,977
Dubai AED AED 121,967

Other Neighborhoods in Montevideo

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%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Malvín:

Firule, Split Telliskivi, Tallinn Żoliborz, Warsaw Stary Mokotów, Warsaw City Bowl, Cape Town Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvín expensive in Montevideo?

Malvín is near the city average for Montevideo. Costs are about +0% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Malvín compare to the Montevideo average?

The cost of living in Malvín is near the Montevideo average. With a multiplier of 1.00x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +0% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.