- Cost of Living
- Uruguay
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U352 (Taka 906) | Taka 378 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $U278 (Taka 715) | Taka 438 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U171 (Taka 439) | Taka 220 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U28 (Taka 72) | Taka 74 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U94 (Taka 242) | Taka 102 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U86 (Taka 221) | Taka 56 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U175 (Taka 450) | Taka 330 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U74 (Taka 190) | Taka 148 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (Taka 142) | Taka 24 | + 484% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U74 (Taka 191) | Taka 318 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U230 (Taka 592) | Taka 2,478 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $U92 (Taka 237) | Taka 101 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U54 (Taka 139) | Taka 48 | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $U32,052 (Taka 82,433) | Taka 43,806 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $U23,398 (Taka 60,177) | Taka 35,106 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,875 (Taka 9,966) | Taka 3,522 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $U24,319 (Taka 62,545) | Taka 46,238 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $U16,357 (Taka 42,067) | Taka 24,863 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $U4,443 (Taka 11,426) | Taka 2,602 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $U937 (Taka 2,410) | Taka 1,713 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $U13,844 (Taka 35,604) | Taka 41,130 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U4,023 (Taka 10,346) | Taka 14,071 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U304 (Taka 782) | Taka 307 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U208 (Taka 535) | Taka 549 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $U2,910 (Taka 7,484) | Taka 2,210 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $U1,684 (Taka 4,332) | Taka 2,415 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,135 (Taka 8,064) | Taka 5,111 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,667 (Taka 9,431) | Taka 3,953 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U874,826 (Taka 2,249,932) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U53 (Taka 136) | Taka 88 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U1,651 (Taka 4,245) | Taka 2,280 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U255 (Taka 655) | Taka 300 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U640 (Taka 1,647) | Taka 540 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,178 (Taka 3,028) | Taka 1,187 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $U252 (Taka 647) | Taka 339 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U152 (Taka 391) | Taka 302 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U180 (Taka 464) | Taka 359 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U77 (Taka 199) | Taka 91 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U91 (Taka 234) | Taka 107 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U317 (Taka 817) | Taka 300 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U883 (Taka 2,272) | Taka 951 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U574 (Taka 1,477) | Taka 760 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U953 (Taka 2,450) | Taka 1,973 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,893 (Taka 4,868) | Taka 2,831 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U187 (Taka 481) | Taka 1,364 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U125 (Taka 322) | Taka 305 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U138 (Taka 355) | Taka 501 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $U24,105 (Taka 61,995) | Taka 35,756 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (Taka 17) | Taka 22 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,620 (Taka 4,165) | Taka 2,337 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $U141 (Taka 363) | Taka 230 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.572
BDT
/
UYU
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,612 prices entered by 480 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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