Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (Taka 285) | Taka 288 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,048 Shilling (Taka 531) | Taka 383 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Shilling (Taka 240) | Taka 165 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,303 Shilling (Taka 76) | Taka 82 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,352 Shilling (Taka 123) | Taka 116 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,452 Shilling (Taka 80) | Taka 52 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,849 Shilling (Taka 388) | Taka 434 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,148 Shilling (Taka 234) | Taka 186 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,470 Shilling (Taka 80) | Taka 25 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,066 Shilling (Taka 94) | Taka 426 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (Taka 751) | Taka 1,811 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,549 Shilling (Taka 105) | Taka 103 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,901 Shilling (Taka 67) | Taka 42 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,927,490 Shilling (Taka 67,498) | Taka 46,240 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,284,370 Shilling (Taka 29,613) | Taka 27,702 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 626,070 Shilling (Taka 14,435) | Taka 4,496 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (Taka 27,385) | Taka 34,541 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 591,912 Shilling (Taka 13,648) | Taka 19,179 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Taka 5,013) | Taka 3,784 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 124,582 Shilling (Taka 2,872) | Taka 1,257 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,036,240 Shilling (Taka 23,892) | Taka 36,803 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 783,936 Shilling (Taka 18,075) | Taka 12,836 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (Taka 499) | Taka 341 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Shilling (Taka 692) | Taka 1,289 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 71,360 Shilling (Taka 1,645) | Taka 1,745 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (Taka 2,095) | Taka 1,618 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (Taka 3,375) | Taka 4,829 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (Taka 4,047) | Taka 3,962 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (Taka 649,640) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,079 Shilling (Taka 94) | Taka 94 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (Taka 2,491) | Taka 2,580 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Taka 308) | Taka 189 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (Taka 723) | Taka 588 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166,452 Shilling (Taka 3,838) | Taka 914 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Taka 406) | Taka 560 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (Taka 446) | Taka 256 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (Taka 467) | Taka 340 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (Taka 189) | Taka 87 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (Taka 105) | Taka 102 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (Taka 518) | Taka 232 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Taka 1,234) | Taka 1,040 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (Taka 917) | Taka 886 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Taka 1,614) | Taka 2,026 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (Taka 1,734) | Taka 2,404 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Taka 441) | Taka 1,227 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (Taka 204) | Taka 393 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (Taka 98) | Taka 572 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743,200 Shilling (Taka 17,136) | Taka 35,756 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Taka 8) | Taka 1.70 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (Taka 4,610) | Taka 1,895 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (Taka 454) | Taka 277 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.02306
BDT
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UGX
Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Bangladesh
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