Cost of living in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uruguay is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U771 (Taka 2,238) | Taka 253 | + 783% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U517 (Taka 1,502) | Taka 506 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U210 (Taka 611) | Taka 234 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (Taka 143) | Taka 91 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U198 (Taka 574) | Taka 150 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U131 (Taka 380) | Taka 78 | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U334 (Taka 969) | Taka 476 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U117 (Taka 340) | Taka 307 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (Taka 239) | Taka 56 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U95 (Taka 276) | Taka 407 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U420 (Taka 1,220) | Taka 1,609 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U150 (Taka 435) | Taka 136 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (Taka 235) | Taka 72 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Uruguay is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U56,807 (Taka 164,837) | Taka 40,565 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,565 (Taka 97,396) | Taka 22,239 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,610 (Taka 13,377) | Taka 4,221 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,885 (Taka 98,324) | Taka 50,272 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U23,446 (Taka 68,034) | Taka 31,111 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,162 (Taka 9,176) | Taka 5,000 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,204 (Taka 3,495) | Taka 1,266 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U13,566 (Taka 39,365) | Taka 49,805 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,679 (Taka 16,479) | Taka 15,000 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (Taka 944) | Taka 568 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U337 (Taka 978) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Uruguay is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,478 (Taka 10,092) | Taka 2,505 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,827 (Taka 5,301) | Taka 2,407 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,404 (Taka 15,682) | Taka 5,268 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,455 (Taka 15,829) | Taka 4,284 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Uruguay is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U900,450 (Taka 2,612,859) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U80 (Taka 233) | Taka 110 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,515 (Taka 7,298) | Taka 2,433 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Uruguay is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U279 (Taka 810) | Taka 250 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U787 (Taka 2,283) | Taka 308 | + 642% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,371 (Taka 9,781) | Taka 1,500 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U246 (Taka 713) | Taka 360 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (Taka 462) | Taka 191 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U311 (Taka 902) | Taka 794 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U120 (Taka 347) | Taka 158 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U127 (Taka 370) | Taka 200 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U734 (Taka 2,131) | Taka 205 | + 938% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Uruguay is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uruguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,719 (Taka 4,989) | Taka 1,513 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U786 (Taka 2,279) | Taka 1,024 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,148 (Taka 3,330) | Taka 3,000 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,630 (Taka 7,631) | Taka 3,597 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U410 (Taka 1,190) | Taka 1,519 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U228 (Taka 662) | Taka 253 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U169 (Taka 490) | Taka 580 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U49,038 (Taka 142,296) | Taka 35,756 | + 298% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U16 (Taka 46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,303 (Taka 6,684) | Taka 2,307 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U221 (Taka 642) | Taka 327 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,515 prices entered by 279 different people.
Cost of living in Uruguay is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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