United States68.90
Overall rating
Open country profileUnited States vs. Uruguay: Country Comparison
Uruguay leads the overall rating with 69.86 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in BAC Limit (‰) and Renewable Energy Share.
United States
Uruguay69.86
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on Renewable Energy Share.
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on Paid Vacation Days.
United States scores clearly better than Uruguay on EV Charging Infrastructure.
United States scores clearly better than Uruguay on 5G Coverage.
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on Childcare Cost.
Uruguay scores clearly better than United States on Territorial Tax System.
Categories Compared
United States
68 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Uruguay
77 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 64 | 69 | Uruguay |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 79 | 93 | Uruguay |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 42 | 71 | Uruguay |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 70 | 81 | Uruguay |
| Legal Protection & Property | 70 | 71 | Uruguay |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 71 | 69 | United States |
United States
76 points
❤️ Health
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Uruguay
76 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 70 | 75 | Uruguay |
| Environmental Health | 88 | 81 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 69 | 71 | Uruguay |
United States
73 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Uruguay
66 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 58 | 61 | Uruguay |
| Investment & Capital Access | 75 | 73 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 81 | 71 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 80 | 47 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 69 | 83 | Uruguay |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 65 | 51 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 70 | 73 | Uruguay |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 87 | 61 | United States |
United States
39 points
🏠 Costs
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Uruguay
61 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 44 | 53 | Uruguay |
| Food & Basic Goods | 18 | 28 | Uruguay |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 72 | Uruguay |
| Mobility Costs | 58 | 70 | Uruguay |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 41 | 70 | Uruguay |
| Personal Services | 39 | 73 | Uruguay |
United States
74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Uruguay
64 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 74 | 51 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 67 | 54 | United States |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 94 | Uruguay |
| Internet & Connectivity | 91 | 61 | United States |
| Public Transport | 58 | 61 | Uruguay |
United States
65 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Uruguay
57 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 45 | 61 | Uruguay |
| Climate & Weather | 70 | 71 | Uruguay |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 65 | 36 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 81 | 60 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 80 | 54 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 68 | 53 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 53 | 60 | Uruguay |
| Pet-Friendly | 59 | 64 | Uruguay |
United States
79 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Uruguay
75 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 76 | Uruguay |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 77 | 78 | Uruguay |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 66 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 79 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 80 | 83 | Uruguay |
| Language & Integration | 91 | 58 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 77 | 85 | Uruguay |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 76 | 73 | United States |
United States
81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Uruguay
73 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 87 | 76 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 75 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 90 | 62 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 90 | 63 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 45 | 82 | Uruguay |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 85 | 88 | Uruguay |
United States
74 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Uruguay
75 points
| Topic | United States | Uruguay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 81 | Uruguay |
| Education & Knowledge | 79 | 73 | United States |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 57 | 67 | Uruguay |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 78 | Uruguay |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 86 | 88 | Uruguay |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 73 | 73 | Tie |
| Religion & Worldviews | 74 | 77 | Uruguay |
| Demography | 63 | 59 | United States |