Montevideo vs Rio de Janeiro — Livability Comparison
Montevideo, Uruguay and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil compared across livability metrics on WellPlaced, from World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNESCO, UNODC, Eurostat, Ookla Speedtest, OpenAQ, and GDELT institutional data (not crowdsourced). Overall, Montevideo ranks higher (71/100 vs 68/100).
Montevideo vs Rio de Janeiro, metric by metric
| Metric | Montevideo | Rio de Janeiro | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & Security | 65/100 | 32/100 | Montevideo |
| Daily Living Costs | 87/100 | 88/100 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Housing & Rent | 81/100 | 82/100 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Healthcare | 74/100 | 67/100 | Montevideo |
| Economy & Jobs | 78/100 | 74/100 | Montevideo |
| Education | 70/100 | 67/100 | Montevideo |
| Transport | 82/100 | 82/100 | Tie |
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