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Carrasco
Montevideo, Uruguay · Neighborhood Guide
Montevideo's most exclusive suburb — large houses, embassies, elite schools, near the international airport; quiet, green, and residential with the highest safety standards
Data verified May 8, 2026
Carrasco at a Glance
Luxury
Cost Level
UYU 70,000–130,000/month (~$1,700–$3,200)
Rent Range
Excellent — embassy security, private guards, very low crime
Safety
100–300 Mbps ANTEL fibre
Internet
Who Lives in Carrasco?
Ambassadors, senior executives, wealthy Uruguayan families, corporate expats.
Living in Carrasco — Practical Details
Walkability
Low — suburban; car essential for most errands
Grocery & Food Access
Good — Carrasco Shopping, Tienda Inglesa; car needed
Getting Around
- Car essential
- Uber/Cabify
- Airport (5 min drive)
Nearby Coworking
- Zonamerica Business Park (nearby)
- Regus (city center)
Insider Tips for Carrasco
- 1Carrasco feels like a different city from central Montevideo — leafy, quiet, and elegant
- 2The airport proximity is a huge plus for frequent international travelers
- 3Rambla de Carrasco has beautiful beaches that are less crowded than Pocitos
- 4Social life requires driving to Pocitos or Punta Carretas — the neighborhood is very quiet
FAQ — Carrasco, Montevideo
What is Carrasco like for expats?
Carrasco is a luxury neighborhood in Montevideo. Montevideo's most exclusive suburb — large houses, embassies, elite schools, near the international airport; quiet, green, and residential with the highest safety standards Best for: Senior executives, diplomatic families, those prioritizing space and prestige; requires a car; highest costs across all categories
How much does it cost to live in Carrasco, Montevideo?
Carrasco is classified as "Luxury" in Montevideo. Typical rent: UYU 70,000–130,000/month (~$1,700–$3,200). Total monthly budget in Montevideo: $1,500–2,200.
Is Carrasco safe for expats?
Excellent — embassy security, private guards, very low crime
Who lives in Carrasco?
Ambassadors, senior executives, wealthy Uruguayan families, corporate expats.
Other Neighborhoods in Montevideo
Pocitos
Mid-RangeMontevideo's most popular expat neighborhood — walkable to the rambla and beach, dense café and restaurant scene, English-speaking services, abundant rental inventory; vibrant younger remote-worker energy
Punta Carretas
Higher-EndSlightly more bourgeois than Pocitos — tree-lined streets, iconic Punta Carretas Shopping (former prison turned mall), Golf Club del Uruguay, established expat families and professionals; higher perceived safety
Cordón
Mid-RangeCentral, urban, and rapidly gentrifying — hip cafés, creative restaurants, street art, and a growing young professional energy; excellent value and good transit access without the coastal premium
Parque Rodó
Budget-FriendlyArts-focused neighborhood surrounding a large park — bohemian cafés, independent galleries, Carnival Llamadas route runs through here; authentic Montevideo character with improving services
Ciudad Vieja (Old City)
Budget-FriendlyHistoric colonial downtown — 19th-century palaces, Sunday Tristán Narvaja flea market, Mercado del Puerto seafood, and an improving safety picture; UNESCO-candidate historic area with genuine urban energy
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