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    Uruguay

    Uruguay at a glance

    Capital city

    Montevideo

    Population

    3.4 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,800/month (Local Market Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 96/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.79/5 — rank 52/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Spanish

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    People & culture

    4 million people. You will find the culture deeply rooted in shared rituals, like sipping mate while strolling along the Rambla.