- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,951 Shilling (Taka 475) | Taka 335 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18,644 Shilling (Taka 423) | Taka 428 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,069 Shilling (Taka 342) | Taka 173 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,448 Shilling (Taka 78) | Taka 74 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,527 Shilling (Taka 148) | Taka 98 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,161 Shilling (Taka 94) | Taka 58 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (Taka 594) | Taka 373 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,562 Shilling (Taka 217) | Taka 148 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,994 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 24 | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,776 Shilling (Taka 86) | Taka 338 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (Taka 1,076) | Taka 2,417 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,586 Shilling (Taka 104) | Taka 101 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,242 Shilling (Taka 74) | Taka 46 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,160,300 Shilling (Taka 94,328) | Taka 42,612 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Shilling (Taka 34,010) | Taka 35,009 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (Taka 8,841) | Taka 4,026 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (Taka 66,785) | Taka 44,270 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (Taka 37,833) | Taka 26,672 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Taka 4,930) | Taka 3,605 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (Taka 2,579) | Taka 2,007 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,319,280 Shilling (Taka 29,913) | Taka 43,423 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,709 Shilling (Taka 17,361) | Taka 14,696 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,624 Shilling (Taka 490) | Taka 299 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Taka 3,514) | Taka 545 | + 545% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,101 Shilling (Taka 1,476) | Taka 2,215 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 109,219 Shilling (Taka 2,476) | Taka 2,647 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159,705 Shilling (Taka 3,621) | Taka 4,735 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219,386 Shilling (Taka 4,974) | Taka 4,152 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,222,200 Shilling (Taka 1,750,892) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,096 Shilling (Taka 93) | Taka 93 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Taka 2,572) | Taka 2,382 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (Taka 265) | Taka 419 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (Taka 794) | Taka 522 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Taka 2,091) | Taka 1,181 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (Taka 423) | Taka 370 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (Taka 490) | Taka 293 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (Taka 519) | Taka 361 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,028 Shilling (Taka 205) | Taka 91 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (Taka 92) | Taka 107 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (Taka 515) | Taka 317 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (Taka 1,323) | Taka 951 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (Taka 926) | Taka 793 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Taka 1,587) | Taka 3,706 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (Taka 2,996) | Taka 2,831 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Taka 434) | Taka 1,364 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (Taka 256) | Taka 338 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (Taka 117) | Taka 501 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (Taka 55,733) | Taka 35,756 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (Taka 14) | Taka 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (Taka 5,227) | Taka 2,792 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Taka 562) | Taka 232 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,812 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02267
BDT
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Cost of living in Uganda is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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