Top expat cities

Uruguay

Maldonado

#4 Top 5 cities

Maldonado works as a more practical and slightly less flashy base near Punta del Este.

Country overview

Population

102 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 13°C až 28°C

Night: 6°C až 19°C

Climate

A temperate southern coastal climate with wind and a pleasant summer.

Distance to the sea

2 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Everyday conditions vary by neighborhood; theft and robbery risks call for normal urban precautions, especially around the wider Maldonado–Punta del Este area.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Severe earthquakes are uncommon, but heavy rain, strong winds, heatwaves, and flooding can disrupt the coastal urban area.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇦🇷Argentines
  • 🇧🇷Brazilians
  • 🇻🇪Venezuelans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene