The calm, safe “Switzerland of South America”. Beaches and steak, but pricey.
For living74/100
For travel61/100
Key facts
Average net salary$1,100 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$800 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$15
Traveller daily budget$80 /day
Safety7/10
ClimateTemperate
Avg summer temperature+28 °C
Avg winter temperature+11 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February, March
Life expectancy78.3
Population3,384,688
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 137 countries
Places worth seeing
- Ciudad Vieja: The old town by the port.
- Mercado del Puerto: Asado over embers.
- La Rambla: 22 km of waterfront promenade.
- Colonia del Sacramento: Portuguese cobblestones two hours away.
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