Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U661 (Taka 1,833) | Taka 324 | + 466% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U437 (Taka 1,212) | Taka 492 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U198 (Taka 550) | Taka 196 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U42 (Taka 117) | Taka 92 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U165 (Taka 458) | Taka 135 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U108 (Taka 300) | Taka 78 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U282 (Taka 781) | Taka 608 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U78 (Taka 216) | Taka 223 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (Taka 152) | Taka 33 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U89 (Taka 247) | Taka 384 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U347 (Taka 963) | Taka 1,406 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U127 (Taka 352) | Taka 111 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U74 (Taka 205) | Taka 70 | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U42,065 (Taka 116,573) | Taka 43,758 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U25,658 (Taka 71,103) | Taka 25,202 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,730 (Taka 10,337) | Taka 3,035 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U26,624 (Taka 73,783) | Taka 22,952 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,466 (Taka 51,173) | Taka 18,549 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,426 (Taka 6,724) | Taka 7,137 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,518 (Taka 4,207) | Taka 1,213 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U17,851 (Taka 49,470) | Taka 31,061 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,334 (Taka 17,553) | Taka 17,904 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U256 (Taka 708) | Taka 417 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U306 (Taka 849) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,403 (Taka 9,429) | Taka 2,410 | + 291% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,681 (Taka 4,660) | Taka 3,066 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,596 (Taka 12,738) | Taka 6,410 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,194 (Taka 11,622) | Taka 4,273 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,207,500 (Taka 3,346,268) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (Taka 206) | Taka 107 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,351 (Taka 6,516) | Taka 2,440 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U346 (Taka 958) | Taka 285 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U546 (Taka 1,512) | Taka 513 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,638 (Taka 4,538) | Taka 1,500 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U400 (Taka 1,107) | Taka 425 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U151 (Taka 419) | Taka 333 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U321 (Taka 889) | Taka 376 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (Taka 290) | Taka 85 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U123 (Taka 340) | Taka 89 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U530 (Taka 1,470) | Taka 445 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 164% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,417 (Taka 3,927) | Taka 1,308 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U669 (Taka 1,855) | Taka 852 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,191 (Taka 3,299) | Taka 1,768 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,340 (Taka 6,485) | Taka 2,051 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U425 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 999 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (Taka 557) | Taka 248 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U188 (Taka 521) | Taka 565 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,732 (Taka 148,903) | Taka 35,756 | + 316% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.92 (Taka 14) | Taka 2.94 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,781 (Taka 7,706) | Taka 2,601 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U200 (Taka 555) | Taka 287 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,251 prices entered by 438 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.771
BDT
/
UYU
Cost of living in Uruguay is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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