Moving to Uruguay
The numbers that decide whether Uruguay works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $2,863
- Healthcare / year
- $536
1.37x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Uruguay
Uruguay: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Uruguay?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $2,863 in Uruguay, a multiplier of 1.37. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Uruguay require for residency?
Uruguay has no dedicated retirement visa with a published income floor. Residency runs through other routes, which is a constraint worth settling before anything else.
What does healthcare cost in Uruguay?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Uruguay runs about $536 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Uruguay?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Uruguay is not among them.