Moving to Uruguay from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bangladesh to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Uruguay, you would find that Uruguay is 5.7 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly UYU7,774,258 in Uruguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Uruguay.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,253,601 UYU7,774,258

To maintain the same standard of living in Uruguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 7.7 times more

Groceries

pay 3.5 times more

Transportation

pay 3.5 times more

Housing

pay 6.2 times more

Childcare

pay 12.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.3261 UYU (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
UY
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
UY
13.0

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
UY
46.3

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
UY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
UY
2.6t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Uruguay leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
UY
33.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
UY
9.8%

Uruguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
UY
$30,700

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
UY
8.3

Uruguay performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Montevideo
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Dhaka Montevideo
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter Uruguay.
Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Uruguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Uruguay than Bangladesh?

On average Uruguay is around 158% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Uruguay?

Budget about UYU1,943,564 for 3 months in Uruguay (based on a BDT9,253,601 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uruguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Bangladesh?

The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD UY
Population 165,650,475 3,407,213
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages Bengali Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911