Experience in Montevideo, Uruguay by sofi

What is it like to live in Montevideo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Montevideo is a relatively small city for a capital that can suit many people for it's laid back and friendly character but might feel dull for other people.

We love the Rambla, that what we call the sea side. You can practice sports, walk around or sit down and read a book. It´s a must to have some mate (typical non-alcoholic beverage) with friends.

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How much does it cost to live in Montevideo?

Montevideo its an expensive place to live, food, transport, clothes, all its expensive! Because the relation salary cost of living its really bad.

If you go out with friends to have something to eat you will spend almost 15 dolars. To rent an apartment you will need 600 dolars. To take a bus you will neer 1dolar. A coke of 1.5 liters cost 2.5 dolars. That's an example of the cost of living in our country.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Montevideo? Is there any advice you can give?

It depends in what you are looking for, there are places that rent rooms, and that isn't too expensive. It you look with time you can find cheap apartments to rent with other peaple to share expenses.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

You can find whatever you like, Italian, Chenese, Armenian, but our gastronomy its known for the good quality in meat. Our diet its based on red meat! If you came to Uruguay you must try "asado", "chivito", "bizcochos" and "dulce de leche".

What places would you recommend visiting in Montevideo?

El mercado del Puerto, la Rambla, el parque Rodó, el Prado. And if you have time you should visit other apartaments in Uruguay, it's a little country so its easy to travel. Some places are Punta del Este in maldonado, La paloma and Cabo polonio in Rocha. La quebrada de los cuervos in Treinta y Tres. And many places more. Our sea cost its amazing!

Is it good to eat out in Montevideo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes its very good! For me the best place its "La petit cuisine" in ciudad vieja, they served french food; then "Pizza & Love" in pocitos where you can go for fast food; "El Fondito" in pocitos, there you have a good ambient to go with friends; "Chivipizza" it's another good place for young people, you have that restaurant in carrasco and in punta carretas.

Is the nightlife good in Montevideo? Where is good to go?

The Nightlife it's ok, you can go to: Lotus, Mona, Después te explico, Bar Lola, Monroe.

What advice would you give future students heading to Montevideo?

You must be careful because nowadays it isn't too safe to walk by the street, there many thieves that can steal your belongings.

Thank God I have never the opportunity to be exposed to situations like this, but I have friends that had the bad luck.

People are helpfull if you need directions for something.

You will find kind people here!