Retirement in Uruguay

Uruguay is located in the temperate zone of the Southern Hemisphere and has four seasons.

When it’s winter in North America and Europe, it´s summer in Uruguay. Temperatures average 70° F to 80° F (21° C to 27° C) in summer and 50° F to 60° F (10° C and 16° C) in winter. There are periods of “cold” (relative term) weather, but freezing temperatures are unusual.

Uruguay’s climate is fairly uniform with the exception of the northwest part of the country which is often warmer and dryer. Rain occurs in all seasons but is generally heavier in the fall.

For weather and climate data for Uruguay in Celsius and Fahrenheit:

World Weather Information Service http://www.worldweather.org/094/c00326.htm.

There are no earthquakes or hurricanes in Uruguay. On occasion, there are strong southwest winds that come from the Argentine pampas. There are also occasional droughts.

Uruguay has the highest literacy rate in Latin America: 98% of the population over the age of 15 can read and write. And, as mentioned, the government of Uruguay offers free education for all citizens, including college and post-graduate studies.

The most authoritative source for comparative cost of living information is Mercer Human Resources Consulting. As stated in their online press release, Mercer’s annual Cost of Living Survey covers 143 cities across 6 continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. It is the world’s most comprehensive cost of living survey and is used to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees. Mercer’s report is modified to include housing and is updated to reflect constant weighting. In the study, New York City is the base city, scoring 100 points.

According to the “Quality of Living global city rankings 2009 – Mercer survey”, in Central and South America, San Juan in Puerto Rico retains the highest ranking at 72, followed by Montevideo at 79.

Quality of Life Summary

Uruguay has 200 miles of coastline dotted with beach resorts. When it’s winter in North America and Europe, it’s summer in Uruguay, with daytime temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees.

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