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Mercedes, Uruguay
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,182
Retiree Score
50.0
Safety Index
—
Healthcare
3 facilities

With a population of just under 42,000, Mercedes is a sleepy provincial capital that doesn't offer much excitement. As the tenth largest city in Uruguay, it serves primarily as a commercial port and agricultural hub, with a handful of tourism attractions like its wide riverside promenade. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the city was only designated the capital of Soriano department in 1857. For those seeking a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle in a small Uruguayan town, Mercedes may fit the bill - but it's hardly a glamorous relocation destination.

Can I afford Mercedes?

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Mercedes

You could save

1,818/mo

Savings Rate61%

Monthly Costs

Rent $297
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$885

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
61/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
60/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
3
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$17
Meal (Mid-range) $116
Cappuccino $4
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $194
Mobile Plan (mo) $19
Gym (mo) *$23
Cinema Ticket $11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $119
1BR Outside (mo) *$197
3BR Center (mo) $178
3BR Outside (mo) *$335

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
Centro
Best For
slow travelers

Expat Life Notes

A quiet administrative city on the Rio Negro. Very safe and traditionally Uruguayan.

Pros

  • ✓ Peaceful lifestyle
  • ✓ River access
  • ✓ Very safe

Cons

  • ✗ Limited jobs
  • ✗ No English spoken locally
  • ✗ Isolated

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1066 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Apr, May, Sep, Oct

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercedes

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Mercedes has a population of approximately 41,974 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $743 per month in Mercedes, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $297/month.

The nearest airport to Mercedes is AEP, approximately 150km away.

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