Montevideo Currency Guide 2026: Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Live Exchange Rates

Q: What currency do I need in Montevideo?

Montevideo, like every city in Montevideo Department and across Uruguay, runs on the Uruguayan Peso (ISO code UYU, symbol $). Carry or exchange into UYU before you arrive -- no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

Q: Does Montevideo use a different currency than the rest of Montevideo Department?

No -- Montevideo shares the same UYU currency as every other city in Montevideo Department and across Uruguay. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Montevideo.

Q: Which world currencies can I compare against UYU here?

This page tracks UYU against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time -- see the exchange rates table and the UYU vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Montevideo.

Q: Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Montevideo?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Montevideo accept major international cards for withdrawals in UYU. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

💰 Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — Montevideo, Montevideo Department Currency & Exchange Rates

The official currency of Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU), represented by the symbol $. This page provides live UYU exchange rates for Montevideo against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Montevideo, accurate UYU conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the UYU exchange rate for international trade with Montevideo • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Uruguay operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in South America markets.

Montevideo is a city in Montevideo Department, Uruguay, located in South America. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Montevideo are conducted using the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Uruguay. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Montevideo Department Currency page or the Uruguay Currency page.

💰 Uruguayan Peso Currency Profile — Montevideo, Montevideo Department

Uruguayan Peso (UYU) is the official legal tender of Uruguay, used across all cities including Montevideo. Identified by the currency symbol $ and the ISO 4217 code UYU, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Montevideo. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Montevideo, Montevideo Department.

Currency Name	Uruguayan Peso
ISO 4217 Code	UYU
Currency Symbol	$
City	Montevideo
State	Montevideo Department
Country	Uruguay
Continent	South America

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⏰ Rates as of Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Montevideo, Montevideo Department (in UYU)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Montevideo, converted to Uruguayan Peso (UYU) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold)	$ 5,686.14	$ 56,861.36	$ 66,321.98
22K (916, Jewellery Standard)	$ 5,208.50	$ 52,085.01	$ 60,750.93
18K (750)	$ 4,264.60	$ 42,646.02	$ 49,741.48

🥈 Silver (999 Fine)	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Kilogram
Fine Silver	$ 84.11	$ 841.11	$ 84,110.90

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to UYU. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Montevideo typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 UYU Exchange Rates — Montevideo, Montevideo Department

Live UYU exchange rates for Montevideo — showing exactly how much 1 $ Uruguayan Peso is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 UYU). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current UYU conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Montevideo, Montevideo Department.

⏰ Updated hourly • Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

Currency	Code	1 UYU =	Inverse Rate
United States Dollar	USD	0.0249	1 = 40.2477 UYU
Euro	EUR	0.0215	1 = 46.4557 UYU
Japanese Yen	JPY	3.9564	1 = 0.2528 UYU
British Pound Sterling	GBP	0.0184	1 = 54.3683 UYU
Chinese Yuan	CNY	0.1676	1 = 5.9658 UYU
Australian Dollar	AUD	0.0352	1 = 28.4300 UYU
Canadian Dollar	CAD	0.0346	1 = 28.8991 UYU
Swiss Franc	CHF	0.0201	1 = 49.6453 UYU
Mexican Peso	MXN	0.4252	1 = 2.3518 UYU

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💱 Uruguayan Peso VS Major World Currencies — Montevideo

Compare the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the currency used in Montevideo, Montevideo Department — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This UYU vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 $ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Montevideo imports and exports, benchmarking UYU strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Uruguay.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

Symbol	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
$	🇺🇸 USD United States Dollar	$ 1 = $ 0.0249	$ 1 = $ 40.2477
€	🇪🇺 EUR Euro	$ 1 = € 0.0215	€ 1 = $ 46.4557
¥	🇯🇵 JPY Japanese Yen	$ 1 = ¥ 3.9564	¥ 1 = $ 0.2528
£	🇬🇧 GBP British Pound Sterling	$ 1 = £ 0.0184	£ 1 = $ 54.3683
¥	🇨🇳 CNY Chinese Yuan	$ 1 = ¥ 0.1676	¥ 1 = $ 5.9658

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🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — UYU

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the currency used in Montevideo, Montevideo Department — currently ranks #87 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 46% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within South America, UYU ranks #8 of 13 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: UYU currently trades at 40.2477 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 86 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than UYU), and 75 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places UYU at rank #87 = 1 + 86 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How UYU Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below UYU by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank	Currency	Value per US Dollar
#85	SRD — Surinamese Dollar	37.9460 per $1
#86	MRU — Mauritanian Ouguiya	39.9570 per $1
#87	UYU — Uruguayan Peso ⬤ (this page)	40.2477 per $1
#88	UAH — Ukrainian Hryvnia	44.8537 per $1
#89	MUR — Mauritian Rupee	47.0400 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in South America — Montevideo Currency

See how the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — used in Montevideo, Uruguay — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across South America. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Uruguay's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM UTC

Country	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
Brazil	BRL Brazilian real	$ 1 = R$ 0.1281	R$ 1 = $ 7.8060
Colombia	COP Colombian peso	$ 1 = $ 77.6390	$ 1 = $ 0.0129
Argentina	ARS Argentine peso	$ 1 = $ 37.1137	$ 1 = $ 0.0269
Peru	PEN Peruvian sol	$ 1 = S/. 0.0840	S/. 1 = $ 11.9090
Chile	CLP Chilean peso	$ 1 = $ 22.7081	$ 1 = $ 0.0440
Ecuador	USD United States dollar	$ 1 = $ 0.0249	$ 1 = $ 40.2477
Bolivia	BOB Bolivian boliviano	$ 1 = Bs. 0.2950	Bs. 1 = $ 3.3903
Paraguay	PYG Paraguayan guaraní	$ 1 = ₲ 147.8923	₲ 1 = $ 0.0068

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in South America? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

$ UYU Quick Snapshot
1 USD	$ 40.25
1 EUR	$ 46.46
1 GBP	$ 54.37
🥳 Gold 22K/g	$ 5,209
🎯 Global Rank	#87/162

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💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading UYU in Montevideo

💰 Everyday Payments in Montevideo

Shops, transport and services across Montevideo, Montevideo Department price everything in Uruguayan Peso (UYU), marked with the $ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Montevideo runs on the exact same money as the rest of Uruguay. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Montevideo can budget straight from the UYU exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the UYU Rate for Montevideo Deals

A swing in the UYU rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Montevideo. Companies buying from or selling into Montevideo track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Montevideo

Travellers flying or driving into Montevideo get a smoother trip by converting cash to UYU ($) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Montevideo. Check the UYU vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Montevideo's Place in Montevideo Department's Currency Zone

Montevideo, home to a recorded population of 1,270,737, is one of the commercial points of Montevideo Department where UYU circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Uruguay. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Montevideo Department Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Montevideo

Exporters shipping out of Montevideo and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the UYU conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time UYU movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View South America regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Montevideo.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Montevideo

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Montevideo needs today's UYU rate, not last week's. The UYU rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across South America. See UYU vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Montevideo price 22K gold off the same UYU rate used throughout this page — roughly $ 5,209/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Money & UYU in Montevideo

What currency do I need in Montevideo?

Montevideo, like every city in Montevideo Department and across Uruguay, runs on the Uruguayan Peso (ISO code UYU, symbol $). Carry or exchange into UYU before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

What's today's UYU to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current UYU/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated UYU to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Montevideo.

Does Montevideo use a different currency than the rest of Montevideo Department?

No — Montevideo shares the same UYU currency as every other city in Montevideo Department and across Uruguay. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Montevideo.

Which world currencies can I compare against UYU here?

This page tracks UYU against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the UYU vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Montevideo.

How does the UYU rate affect prices and business in Montevideo?

When UYU weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Montevideo, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Montevideo.

What is today's gold rate in Montevideo?

Gold pricing in Montevideo follows the national UYU rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly $ 5,209/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Montevideo?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Montevideo accept major international cards for withdrawals in UYU. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

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