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Montevideo vs Shanghai

Home Price & Cost of Living Comparison

Live DataLast updated: March 31, 2026ยทSource: OECD, Numbeo & National Statistics

๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters: Montevideo vs Shanghai

Montevideo is 71% more affordable for homebuyers. Montevideo has a price-to-income ratio of 7.2x compared to 18.5x in Shanghai.

MetricMontevideoShanghai
Avg Home Price$160,000$550,000
Price / sqm$2,500$10,500
Rent (1BR)$550/mo$1,200/mo
Rent (3BR)$950/mo$2,200/mo
Price-to-Income7.2x18.5x
Mortgage Rate9.5%4.2%
1yr Change+1.8%-2.8%
Median Income$22,000/yr$30,000/yr
Population1,800,00028,500,000
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โœ“ OECD, Numbeo & National Statisticsโœ“ Updated 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo or Shanghai more expensive?
Montevideo is more affordable. Home prices differ by $390,000 (71%).
Which city has cheaper rent, Montevideo or Shanghai?
Rent for a 1BR in Montevideo is $550/mo vs $1,200/mo in Shanghai.

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