Montevideo, Uruguay
+12% vs Montevideo avgPunta Gorda is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Montevideo, with a cost of living index of 36.4 — that is +12% compared to the Montevideo average. It ranks #4 out of 18 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $U 23,530/month, compared to a range of $U 14,706 in Cerro to $U 27,312 in Carrasco.
For a typical resident of Punta Gorda, housing takes up roughly 30% 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 941,205 before tax.
Salaries in Punta Gorda reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 36.4:
After tax and deductions of 27.2% in Uruguay, take-home pay for someone earning $U 941,205 would be roughly $U 685,197/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $U 1,147,093 salary in Punta Gorda, Montevideo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Punta Gorda would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $27,300 |
| London | GBP | £23,494 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 136,603 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrasco | 42.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Punta Carretas | 40.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Pocitos | 39.6 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Ciudad Vieja | 35.1 | 1.08x | +8% |
| Parque Rodó | 34.1 | 1.05x | +5% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Punta Gorda, Montevideo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Punta Gorda is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Montevideo. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #4 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Punta Gorda is above the Montevideo average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.