Composite profile
Overall score
80/100
Read Montevideo as a stable, services-led coastal capital where service depth and renewable electricity balance moderate costs.
Overall80/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality80/100
Energy86/100
Uruguay / Latin America
Montevideo, Uruguay City Intelligence
Montevideo anchors Uruguay's compact, coastal capital with strong public services, leading renewable electricity share, and steady institutional signals. Montevideo is a latin america city of about 1.9M metro in Uruguay. On the composite city-intelligence score, Montevideo sits comfortably above the indexed median (80/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 1.9M metro
Image credit: Image: Marcelo Campi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Strong80/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Energy mix
Renewable-heavy
Wind, hydro, and solar provide most electricity nationally.
Service depth
High
Public services support a stable urban operating environment.
Montevideo data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Montevideo is moderately priced for the region, with rent and services balanced by service depth. |
| Air Quality | 80/100 | Montevideo performs solidly on air-quality benchmarks, with coastal context supporting dispersion. |
| Energy | 86/100 | Montevideo benefits from Uruguay's leading renewable-electricity share with wind and hydropower providing most generation. |
| Safety | 82/100 | Montevideo scores well on safety, with stable institutional response and steady public-safety perception. |
| Internet Speed | 80/100 | Montevideo offers reliable fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Climate Risk | 78/100 | Montevideo carries moderate climate risk centered on coastal storm exposure and rising heat. |
| Resilience | 78/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety70/100
Low crime72/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety63/100
Road safety70/100
Montevideo is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators, though night-time scores run lower.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life73/100
Healthcare76/100
Education80/100
Green space47/100
Cleanliness77/100
Infrastructure84/100
Mobility70/100
Montevideo has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness70/100
Education80/100
Green space47/100
Overall safety70/100
Montevideo scores high for family living (70/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability86/100
Cycling72/100
Infrastructure84/100
Montevideo is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability73/100
Healthcare76/100
Cleanliness77/100
Outdoor lifestyle31/100
Montevideo is high for retirement (73/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Montevideo
Local public safety guidance for Montevideo, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Montevideo, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Uruguay emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Montevideo
Healthcare context for Montevideo, with national-level information from Uruguay where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Montevideo, see the Uruguay healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Montevideo
Local mobility context for Montevideo, with national-level context from Uruguay where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Montevideo, see the Uruguay transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Montevideo. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Montevideo
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Montevideo will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Montevideo drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Montevideo
Is Montevideo worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (73/100) and a government center economy.
Is Montevideo good for families?
Strong (70/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Montevideo affordable?
More affordable than average; about $U 41,700/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.
What are Montevideo's main industries?
Mainly government, finance, education.
What is the climate in Montevideo?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.8°C.
Does Montevideo have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Montevideo?
Healthcare access is strong (68/100).
Is Montevideo good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (70/100).
What nature is near Montevideo?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
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Cost of Living in Montevideo
Montevideo is moderately priced for the region, with rent and services balanced by service depth.
Air Quality in Montevideo
Montevideo performs solidly on air-quality benchmarks, with coastal context supporting dispersion.
Energy in Montevideo
Montevideo benefits from Uruguay's leading renewable-electricity share with wind and hydropower providing most generation.
Safety in Montevideo
Montevideo scores well on safety, with stable institutional response and steady public-safety perception.
Internet Speed in Montevideo
Montevideo offers reliable fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work.
Climate Risk in Montevideo
Montevideo carries moderate climate risk centered on coastal storm exposure and rising heat.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Montevideo
Cost of living estimates for Montevideo — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Montevideo
Climate profile for Montevideo — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.8°C, comfort score 83/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Montevideo
Economy and jobs profile for Montevideo — government center, economy score 72/100, key industries including government, finance, education. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Montevideo
Education profile for Montevideo — student city, education score 69/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Montevideo
Healthcare and retirement profile for Montevideo — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 70/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Montevideo
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Plan a trip budget for Montevideo
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Nearby cities from Montevideo
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Montevideo. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cross-border · about 203 km from Montevideo. Explore Buenos Aires's city intelligence profile.
Cordoba, Argentina
Cross-border · about 839 km from Montevideo. Explore Cordoba's city intelligence profile.
Curitiba, Brazil
Cross-border · about 1245 km from Montevideo. Explore Curitiba's city intelligence profile.
Santiago, Chile
Cross-border · about 1339 km from Montevideo. Explore Santiago's city intelligence profile.
Montevideo FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Montevideo, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Montevideo
Is Montevideo worth visiting?
Montevideo has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Montevideo?
Montevideo has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 73/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Montevideo?
A single resident of Montevideo spends roughly $U 41,700 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $U 22,100. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Uruguay. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Montevideo?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Montevideo is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Montevideo?
Montevideo's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, education and research and finance and professional services. Montevideo has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in government, finance and education.
Is Montevideo good for digital nomads and remote work?
Montevideo offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 71/100.
What are the education options in Montevideo?
Montevideo is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Economics and Law.
Is Montevideo a good place to study?
Montevideo offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Montevideo?
Montevideo has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Montevideo a good place to retire?
Montevideo offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 70/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Montevideo?
Montevideo has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.8°C annually with roughly 1100 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Montevideo a safe place to live?
Montevideo is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators, though night-time scores run lower.
How easy is it to get around Montevideo?
Montevideo indexes a walkability score of 86 and a cycling score of 72 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Montevideo?
Montevideo has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Montevideo good for families?
Montevideo scores high for family living (70/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Montevideo?
Montevideo rates 31/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 47/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Read Montevideo as a stable, services-led coastal capital where service depth and renewable electricity balance moderate costs. Its standout dimensions are energy (86/100) and safety (82/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Uruguay country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Montevideo appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.
- International Energy Agency: Empowering Urban Energy Transitions
Used to ground energy-readiness scoring in international transition guidance.