Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U795 (Taka 1,667) | Taka 532 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U440 (Taka 921) | Taka 488 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U191 (Taka 401) | Taka 263 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U38 (Taka 79) | Taka 98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U159 (Taka 333) | Taka 134 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U112 (Taka 234) | Taka 96 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U318 (Taka 667) | Taka 329 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U70 (Taka 146) | Taka 203 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U57 (Taka 120) | Taka 27 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U94 (Taka 196) | Taka 530 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U349 (Taka 731) | Taka 1,346 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U131 (Taka 275) | Taka 112 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U63 (Taka 131) | Taka 58 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U38,162 (Taka 79,988) | Taka 43,087 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,068 (Taka 54,639) | Taka 21,416 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,704 (Taka 7,763) | Taka 4,489 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U25,423 (Taka 53,287) | Taka 37,342 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U17,050 (Taka 35,736) | Taka 20,129 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,360 (Taka 4,946) | Taka 3,105 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,449 (Taka 3,037) | Taka 947 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U23,123 (Taka 48,466) | Taka 36,542 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U7,551 (Taka 15,828) | Taka 16,205 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U290 (Taka 609) | Taka 369 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U278 (Taka 583) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,043 (Taka 6,378) | Taka 2,612 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,465 (Taka 3,070) | Taka 3,117 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,002 (Taka 8,387) | Taka 9,947 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U3,804 (Taka 7,974) | Taka 6,827 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,174,120 (Taka 2,460,980) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U70 (Taka 148) | Taka 91 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,130 (Taka 4,464) | Taka 1,696 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U359 (Taka 752) | Taka 296 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U474 (Taka 994) | Taka 1,395 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,572 (Taka 3,296) | Taka 1,191 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U412 (Taka 863) | Taka 498 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U156 (Taka 326) | Taka 208 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U351 (Taka 737) | Taka 690 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U100 (Taka 209) | Taka 173 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U163 (Taka 341) | Taka 229 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (Taka 1,112) | Taka 304 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,073 (Taka 2,249) | Taka 1,410 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U663 (Taka 1,389) | Taka 885 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,649 (Taka 3,456) | Taka 1,939 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U1,867 (Taka 3,914) | Taka 3,617 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U339 (Taka 710) | Taka 1,328 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U189 (Taka 395) | Taka 393 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U153 (Taka 320) | Taka 594 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U42,395 (Taka 88,862) | Taka 35,756 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (Taka 17) | Taka 2.19 | + 687% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,119 (Taka 4,441) | Taka 1,057 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U187 (Taka 391) | Taka 270 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,762 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Uruguay is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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