Cash per day in Uruguay?

I spent four weeks in Montevideo this spring and kept my daily budget around $55. Hostel dorms were $18/night, breakfast at cafes was $5-7, and I tipped about $1 at breakfast/lunch spots. Public buses are great value - $0.90 per ride, but I allocated $3 for occasional taxis home after late classes. I also set aside $5/day extra to try local mate or take weekend trips to Punta Ballena. That cushion helped when museums or beaches had small entry fees.

During my May stint in Colonia del Sacramento, I ate fresh empanadas ($2.50) every morning, discovered local buses ($0.85 per trip), and tipped waiters about $1-2 per meal. Averaging $50/day included a few touristy excursions like Museo del Azulejo for $6. I used taxis late at night (~$8), then caught buses for daily travel. If you ask “Uruguay daily budget for a month trip,” round up to $55 to cover small extras like laundry or a night out.

I spent a month hopping between Punta del Este and Montevideo while working on my laptop. I averaged $60/day, factoring in coworking space in Pocitos ($10/day), mid-tier restaurants ($15-20 dinner), and bus fares ($1-2). I always leave a 10% tip at sit-down restaurants and add $1 per taxi ride, which is normal there. Weekly groceries and market produce added another $15/day. Uruguay feels mid‑range in South America - planning $55-65 per day covers comfortable food, transport, and tipping.

Living lean in Montevideo and Colonia this June, I managed on $45/day, covering mid-range hostel dorms, local buses, and meals at bodegones. A hearty chivito sandwich and soda set me back about $12, while a bus ride across the city cost roughly $0.90. I budgeted $3 per day for tipping at cafes and markets - locals appreciate it, though it’s not mandatory. Sunday parrillada dinners ran about $20. If you're a slow traveler, Uruguay travel budget around $50/day gives you breathing room especially for occasional taxis or museum fees.