Why aren't there more expats in Uruguay?

More expensive is the main reason. Second, if you're choosing between cities Montevideo and Buenos Aires, I think Buenos Aires has much more to offer.

If you're looking for a calm beach town and have the money to spend then Uruguay is superior to Argentina. For most other things, Argentina wins.
 
Keeping your money in Uruguay and living in Argentina would be the obvious solution but knowing the way governments work that's probably not possible.
 
Bajo_cero2 said:
Uruguay is expensive and boring.
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I completely agree. Uruguay is a nice country but I totally agree that it's very boring compared to Buenos Aires. I had a house in Punta del Este for many years but besides 2 months in the summer it was completely dead. And also utilities there were crazy expensive. If you have a small apartment in Montevideo it would probably be cheap.

But I just never could live there as I find it too quiet and boring. It's a nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires but I love BA as there is so much to do. All they ever do in Uruguay is just sip mate and hang out with friends/family.
 
I considered retiring in Uruguay but I have a more exciting life in Buenos Aires and I can go to Uruguay whenever I feel like it all the same.
 
I should mention that even when I had a house in Uruguay, I rented it more than I used it. It got to be such that I couldn't even afford to stay in my own place. My house in the summer was going for $8,000 US dollars per WEEK so I couldn't really justify going there when I could rent it out.

It's amazing how many people from Europe come there during the high season (Christmas to end of February). Personally, I didn't think it was anything too special. The beaches aren't that great compared to other places in Brazil. But they sure did have a big scene with models/parties/events.
 
earlyretirement said:
I should mention that even when I had a house in Uruguay, I rented it more than I used it. It got to be such that I couldn't even afford to stay in my own place. My house in the summer was going for $8,000 US dollars per WEEK so I couldn't really justify going there when I could rent it out.

It's amazing how many people from Europe come there during the high season (Christmas to end of February). Personally, I didn't think it was anything too special. The beaches aren't that great compared to other places in Brazil. But they sure did have a big scene with models/parties/events.
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Uruguay is certainly safer than most of Brazil.
 
PaulBee said:
Uruguay is certainly safer than most of Brazil.
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Yes, Uruguay is extremely safe. I also have an apartment in Rio and I didn't have any issues for many years but I agree many cities in Brazil have more crime. I was just speaking about people visiting a beach city in general for vacation. Not really living.

I still think the best thing would be to be based in Buenos Aires and you can fly and go visit other cities for vacation.
 
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