Uruguay
Punta del Este
#2 Top 5 cities
Punta del Este is a comfortable seaside city for higher-budget expats, but it is seasonal and more expensive.
Country overview
Population
9Β 277
Year-round temperatures
Day: 13°C aΕΎ 26°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 19°C
Climate
A pleasant seaside climate with wind and a mild winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
The resort is generally manageable, but theft and burglary increase during the busy summer season, so valuables and unattended homes require care.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Severe earthquakes are uncommon, but the exposed coast faces strong winds, heavy rain, storm surge, coastal erosion, and occasional flooding.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¦π·Argentines
- π§π·Brazilians
- πΊπΈAmericans
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βTourism seasonality
- βHigher prices
- βSmaller expat scene