Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U558 (Taka 1,104) | Taka 228 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U342 (Taka 677) | Taka 356 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U170 (Taka 335) | Taka 188 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U34 (Taka 68) | Taka 76 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U119 (Taka 235) | Taka 106 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U68 (Taka 135) | Taka 57 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U213 (Taka 422) | Taka 511 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U62 (Taka 122) | Taka 159 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U54 (Taka 107) | Taka 30 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U68 (Taka 135) | Taka 448 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U312 (Taka 617) | Taka 1,484 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U108 (Taka 214) | Taka 103 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U57 (Taka 114) | Taka 42 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U34,846 (Taka 68,933) | Taka 64,159 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U22,800 (Taka 45,104) | Taka 35,369 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,249 (Taka 10,385) | Taka 4,449 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U22,721 (Taka 44,948) | Taka 39,073 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U16,325 (Taka 32,294) | Taka 22,885 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U4,730 (Taka 9,358) | Taka 4,140 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,257 (Taka 2,486) | Taka 1,133 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U16,227 (Taka 32,100) | Taka 37,922 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,891 (Taka 11,654) | Taka 15,038 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U247 (Taka 489) | Taka 360 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U229 (Taka 454) | Taka 621 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,176 (Taka 6,284) | Taka 1,987 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,631 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 2,314 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U3,624 (Taka 7,169) | Taka 6,592 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,893 (Taka 7,702) | Taka 4,486 | + 72% | |
| 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 | $U1,208,400 (Taka 2,390,513) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U56 (Taka 110) | Taka 94 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,074 (Taka 4,103) | Taka 2,108 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U373 (Taka 737) | Taka 129 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U542 (Taka 1,073) | Taka 491 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,084 (Taka 4,123) | Taka 1,039 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U347 (Taka 687) | Taka 405 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U137 (Taka 270) | Taka 230 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U259 (Taka 512) | Taka 411 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U80 (Taka 159) | Taka 82 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U126 (Taka 249) | Taka 100 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U415 (Taka 820) | Taka 240 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U998 (Taka 1,974) | Taka 1,281 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U577 (Taka 1,142) | Taka 958 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,589 (Taka 3,143) | Taka 2,373 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,183 (Taka 4,318) | Taka 2,103 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U286 (Taka 565) | Taka 1,179 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U180 (Taka 356) | Taka 284 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (Taka 334) | Taka 632 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U24,896 (Taka 49,250) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U9 (Taka 18) | Taka 6.00 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U1,813 (Taka 3,586) | Taka 1,524 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U182 (Taka 360) | Taka 266 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.978
BDT
/
UYU
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,604 prices entered by 443 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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