Moving to
Uruguay
The real numbers for Uruguay: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Montevideo, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Uruguay after income tax and social security:
IRPF is progressive to 36% with a generous exempt band; personal deductions can push the real effective rate below the estimate shown.
Cost of living · Montevideo
Visa
The digital-nomad permit requires only a sworn affidavit of sufficient means; ~$1,500/month is a practical benchmark, valid up to one year toward fast-track residency.
Typical income requirement: $1,500/month.
Montevideo is one of South America's safest cities, with mostly petty crime.
Dial 911 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in UYU, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Uruguay — FAQ
Is there income tax in Uruguay?
Yes. Uruguay taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 33.7%, leaving roughly $39,810.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Uruguay?
Yes — The digital-nomad permit requires only a sworn affidavit of sufficient means; ~$1,500/month is a practical benchmark, valid up to one year toward fast-track residency.
How much does it cost to live in Montevideo?
A single person needs roughly $1,400/month in Montevideo, and a family around $3,500/month, all-in.