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Arequipa or Montevideo
Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Montevideo (Uruguay). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.
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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Arequipa is more affordable than Montevideo. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Montevideo has a cost rating of 50/100.
In terms of safety, Montevideo ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 86/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Montevideo's safety score is 86/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Montevideo averages €550 - €900 per month.
For Arequipa, the visa process is rated as: Peru Rentista (Passive Income) & Digital Nomad Visa (Peru’s Rentista visa grants permanent residency to foreign remote earners / retirees (~$1,000/mo income), alongside digital nomad entries.). For Montevideo, the process is rated as: Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa & Direct PR Track (Uruguay offers a 180-day Digital Nomad Visa (renewable up to 1 year) and one of the fastest permanent residency pathways in the Americas.).
