Verdict: Montevideo is 43% cheaper — saving you $850/month ($10,200/year)
Montevideo ($1,130/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$380
$750
Cheap Meal
$8
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$20
$25
Transit Pass
$35
$70
Utilities
$80
$130
Internet
$25
$40
Groceries
$200
$300
CategoryMontevideoTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$1200$-650
1BR Apartment (Outside)$380$750$-370
Cheap Meal$8$8
Mid-Range Meal$20$25$-5
Transit Pass$35$70$-35
Utilities$80$130$-50
Internet$25$40$-15
Groceries$200$300$-100
Total Estimated$1,130$1,980$850 (43%)

Safety Index

Montevideo: 55/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Montevideo: $1,100

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo cheaper than Tokyo?

Montevideo is approximately 43% cheaper.Montevideo costs around $1,130/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $850/month ($10,200/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Montevideo or Tokyo?

Montevideo has cheaper rent.Montevideo charges $550/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Montevideo or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 55/100.