Moving from Savannah to Montevideo (2026)

Montevideo has a COL index of 55 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). You'd pay about 40% less for the same lifestyle.

Save ~$394/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
92 โ†’ 55
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,500 โ†’ $700
per month
State tax
5.5% โ†’ 12%
income tax
COL difference
92 โ†’ 55
40% cheaper

Salary needed in Montevideo to match your Savannah lifestyle

Based on the 40% cost of living decrease between the two cities.

Your salary in SavannahEquivalent in Montevideo
$40K$23,913
$50K$29,891
$60K$35,870
$75K$44,837
$80K$47,826
$100K$59,783
$120K$71,739
$150K$89,674

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Save ~$814/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Savannah vs Montevideo

ExpenseSavannahMontevideo
Monthly take-home$4,397$3,991
1BR rent$1,500$700
Groceries$369$380
Transport$48$150
Utilities$165$70
Internet$62$30
Left after essentials$2,253$2,661

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $814 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$993,056

over 30 years compared to staying in Savannah โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$814/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Montevideo cheaper than Savannah?

Yes. Montevideo has a cost of living index of 55 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). That's about 40% cheaper.

How much will I save moving from Savannah to Montevideo?

On a $75K salary, moving from Savannah to Montevideo saves roughly $394/month on core expenses. That's ~$4,728/year.

What salary do I need in Montevideo to match my Savannah lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Savannah, you'd need roughly $44,837/year in Montevideo. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only