- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Uganda
- Khulna
- Mbale
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Khulna (Bangladesh) and Mbale (Uganda)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | 10,000 Shilling | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 200 (6,606 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 60 (1,982 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 40 (1,321 Shilling) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 78 (2,576 Shilling) | 3,245 Shilling | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 250 (8,257 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 120 (3,964 Shilling) | 34,344 Shilling | 88% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 (661 Shilling) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 200 (6,606 Shilling) | 7,376 Shilling | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,000 (66,058 Shilling) | 33,333 Shilling | 98% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 85 (2,807 Shilling) | 4,343 Shilling | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 40 (1,321 Shilling) | 3,435 Shilling | 62% |
| Housing | |||
| Housing in Khulna (Bangladesh) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,800 (59,453 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 15,000 (495,438 Shilling) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 8,000 (264,233 Shilling) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 80 (2,642 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (6,606 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Khulna (Bangladesh) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | - | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Khulna (Bangladesh) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Khulna (Bangladesh) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Khulna (Bangladesh) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Khulna (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,750 Shilling
in Mbale
you would need to make just about 2,949 Shilling
(Taka 89)
in Khulna.